Chartered Accountant is a designation that is given to a professional of accounting who has received certification from a statutory body that states he/ she possesses the necessary qualifications to take care of the matters related to accounting and taxation of a business. These matters include file tax returns, maintaining records of investments, audit financial statements and business practices, preparing and reviewing financial documents and reports.
A Chartered Accountant is also qualified and capable of offering advisory services to clients that comprise companies and individuals.