An independent accountant who is licensed by the state and provides accounting services to the public for a fee is a

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A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is an independent accountant who has passed the CPA exam and has met other licensing requirements set by the state to provide accounting services to the public for a fee. A CMA (Certified Management Accountant) and CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) are also professional certifications but are not required for public accounting practice. A CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) specializes in detecting and preventing fraud, but this certification is also not required for public accounting practice.

An Independent Accountant Who Is Licensed by the State and Provides