What does it mean tobe a professional Accountant?

What are the characteristics of a professional Accountant?

What distinguishes a professional Accountant from someone who simply works in accounting (e.g.,bookkeepers, data entry, accounts payable clerks, etc.)?

What role does a professional Accountant play in our economy, society, democracy, etc.(think broadly)?

Does a professional Accountant have responsibilities not shared by other professions(i.e., finance professionals, sales and marketing professionals, technology professionals, etc.-all may work alongside Accountants in the modern day accounting firm)? If so, discuss these unique responsibilities and indicate their relevance.