what s the difference between a chartered accountant and a certified public accountant 
the primary difference between chartered accountants and certified public accountants is that these designations are used in different parts of the world but they do perform many of the same functions professionals with these designations work in the public and private sector for corporations individuals governments and organizations the are responsible for filing taxes applied finance auditing and financial reporting and management accounting in some countries cas can pass a test to work in the united states as cpas 