A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an experienced financial professional responsible for analyzing financial reports, conducting audits, forecasting revenue, managing accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Check the IRS directory: The IRS maintains a robust database that taxpayers can use to find tax preparers near them, including CPAs. You can filter by location, last name and what kind of pro you want. Review online directories: Professional tax and accounting associations are great starting points for CPA research.