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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

The Meaning of 'Public Accountant'

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NWNorman E. WebsterAmerican Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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Implication

The article examines the definition of public accountant, highlighting its historical context and statutory implications.

Key Points

  • The article aims to clarify the meaning of public accountants and their significance in the context of public interest.
  • Explores the historical background of the term public accountant in U.S. accountancy literature.
  • Discusses the implications of statutory definitions for public accountants.
  • Examines the role of the Board of Examiners for Certified Public Accountants.
  • Identifies diverse meanings of 'public accountant' based on different individual perspectives.
  • Highlights the necessity for a statutory definition due to the public interest involved in the work of public accountants.
  • Describes the establishment of the Board of Examiners to implement the Certified Public Accountant law.

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Norman E. Webster (1944) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba42fb4e9516ffd37a3cafhttps://doi.org/10.2308/tar-7127314
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