### Question
How does the law define qualified auditor?


### Answer
Under *17 U.S.C. § 115*, **qualified auditor** is defined as:

> an independent, certified public accountant with experience performing music royalty audits

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 115*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-SUBJECT MATTER AND SCOPE OF COPYRIGHT**

