certified public accountant; CPA
Official professional title for a licensed accountant in Japan, equivalent to a CPA in the US or a chartered accountant in the UK.
He is studying to obtain his CPA license.
公認会計士に税務相談を依頼した。
I consulted a certified public accountant about tax matters.
She says she wants to become a certified public accountant in the future.
He obtained his CPA qualification while still in university.
Passing the CPA exam is extremely difficult.