Organizations, established worldwide, to regulate the activities of accountants. Members are entitled to use various professional titles such as Chartered Accountant, Chartered Certified Accountant, or Certified Public Accountant. Membership is controlled by examination, and compliance with the body's regulations is expected.
An audit program is a detailed listing of the steps to be taken by an auditor, such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), when analyzing transactions to determine the acceptability of financial statements. Major accounting firms may prepare an audit program for each client and require the person who does the work to sign or initial each step performed.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a professional designation awarded to accountants who meet specific education, experience, and examination requirements within the jurisdiction of a U.S. state. CPAs hold responsibilities in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial consulting for both corporations and individuals.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a designation given to accounting professionals who have passed the Uniform CPA Examination and met additional state-specific educational and experience requirements. CPAs are licensed to provide audit opinions on financial statements and offer various other accounting services.
CPA can stand for multiple terms including Certified Public Accountant, Critical-Path Analysis, and Customer Profitability Analysis. Each of these has specific implications in fields ranging from accounting to project management and customer relations.
Public accounting refers to the services provided by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to a variety of clients including individuals, businesses, governments, and non-profits. It involves independent auditing and results in the issuance of an accountant's opinion or auditor's report.
