Use of CPA Designation in Manitoba

The Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is globally recognized and respected. 

The use to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is regulated pursuant to CPA Act s.39 which restricts the use of the designation to a member, professional corporation, firm or sole proprietorship who has been granted the ability to use the designation by registration with CPA Manitoba. 

If you are providing services or working in multiple provinces, it is recommended you contact those provincial bodies to understand their requirements.  If you become aware of an individual or organization that may be holding themselves out as a CPA when they are not entitled to do so, contact the CPA Manitoba Regulatory Affairs department.

Common areas where a designation might be used are:

  • Business cards
  • Email and traditional mail signature blocks
  • Individual names on letterhead
  • All references to a member name in marketing and advertising materials

Before using the CPA designation as a member or firm in good standing, please read the following guidelines:

For Members
Members have two options in the way they display their designation.
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For Firms
Firms providing public accounting services are required to use “Chartered Professional Accountant(s)” as part of their firm name or descriptive style.
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