会計士(かいけいし)

かいけいし
noun
accountant
1. accountant, certified public accountant
A professional who prepares and examines financial records. In Japan, 公認会計士(こうにんかいけいし) (CPA) is a licensed profession requiring rigorous examination.
会計士(かいけいし)に確定申告(かくていしんこく)を依頼(いらい)した。
I asked an accountant to handle my tax return.
公認会計士(こうにんかいけいし)の試験(しけん)は難関(なんかん)だ。
The CPA exam is very difficult.
会計士(かいけいし)事務所(じむしょ)で働(はたら)いている。
I work at an accounting firm.

COMPOUND: 会計(かいけい) (accounting) + 士(し) (professional suffix)

RELATED PROFESSIONS:

  • 公認会計士(こうにんかいけいし) (CPA - Certified Public Accountant)
  • 税理士(ぜいりし) (tax accountant)
  • 経理(けいり) (accounting staff - not a licensed title)

DISTINCTION:

  • 公認会計士(こうにんかいけいし) performs audits and is qualified to certify financial statements
  • 税理士(ぜいりし) specializes in tax matters and tax filing

NOTE: The 公認会計士(こうにんかいけいし) exam is considered one of the most difficult professional exams in Japan.

Related Words

Related: 税理士(ぜいりし)
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Added 2026.1.17 11:09 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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