The Clue
They work with many schedules (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CPAS
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Notes
The answer CPAS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
CPA as a noun:
1. (certified public accountant, CPA) = an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state; "in addition to accounting and auditing, CPAs also prepare tax returns for individuals and corporations"