public accountant

public accountant definition - business

public accountant

An accounting professional who renders a wide range of accounting services on a fee basis, including audits, taxes, and consulting for clients that may include businesses, governmental organizations, and individuals. Compare management accountant. See also certified public accountant.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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