CPA vs. CA — What's the Difference?

A certified public accountant; an accountant certified by the state.

The chemical symbol for calcium, the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust.

An accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state;

A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals

A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes