Janice owns a firm that provides accounting services to a number of small businesses in the area. Her firm processes payroll, prepares quarterly payroll tax returns, and provides tax consulting services. Janice is a(n) accountant.

Janice is a public accountant

Explanation:

Public accounting refers to a business that provides its services to other firms at large. By Janice being the owner of such firm she is referred to an accountant that provides her services to the public and she can also be referred to as a certified public accountant