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This is not correct. Yes, CPA's also do audits, both for corporations and local governments, but taxes are a major part of their business and one of the four parts of the CPA exam is devoted to taxes. As in any profession, I'm sure some are better at taxes than others. In most states, anybody can hang out a shingle and call themselves a tax preparer. A CPA at least has had education and passed an exam in the field.