Although the majority of the accounting industry is self-regulated, the CPA accreditation is in place to ensure that certain standards are met. The designation is given out by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to accountants that pass exams and meet the pre-set requirements for their work.

Previous Terms: 1031 Exchange, 1035 Exchange, AARP, Abeyance, Abstraction Principle, Accelerated Amortization, Acceptance Credit, Acceptance of a Bill of Exchange, Accommodation Bill, Accommodation Endorser