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accountant, certified public accountant
A professional who prepares and examines financial records. In Japan, 公認会計士 (CPA) is a licensed profession requiring rigorous examination.
Compound: 会計 (accounting) + 士 (professional suffix)
Related professions
- 公認会計士 (CPA - Certified Public Accountant)
- 税理士 (tax accountant)
- 経理 (accounting staff - not a licensed title)
Similar words
- 公認会計士 performs audits and is qualified to certify financial statements
- 税理士 specializes in tax matters and tax filing
Note: The 公認会計士 exam is considered one of the most difficult professional exams in Japan.