Meaning of the word "certified public accountant" in English

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certified public accountant

US /ˌsɜːr.t̬ə.faɪd ˌpʌb.lɪk əˈkaʊn.tənt/
UK /ˌsɜːr.t̬ə.faɪd ˌpʌb.lɪk əˈkaʊn.tənt/
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Noun

1.

a person who has passed the Uniform CPA Examination and met the education and experience requirements for licensure as a CPA in the state where they practice

Example:
Our company hired a certified public accountant to audit our financial statements.
She is studying hard to become a certified public accountant.
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