For Firms

Firms providing public accounting services are required to use “Chartered Professional Accountant(s)” as part of their firm name or descriptive style.

Firms providing other regulated services may use “Chartered Professional Accountant(s)” as part of their firm name or descriptive style, with one exception; an other regulated services firm that is incorporated may not use “Chartered Professional Accountant(s)” as part of its corporate name. Firms are not permitted to use their legacy designation or “tag” their legacy designation in their name.

FAQs - Use of the CPA Designation by Firms