Use of the CPA Designation

Did you know the use to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is regulated by provincial legislation? In the Province of Manitoba, the CPA Act restricts the use of the designation to only those individuals who are registered members 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. 

How do you display your CPA designation in Manitoba?

Individual Members
For the first 10 years until July 2025, members are required to use their legacy designation in conjunction with their CPA designation.  

Jane Doe, CPA, CA
John Doe, CPA, CGA
Jane Doe, CPA, CMA
Jane Doe, FCPA, FCA
John Doe, FCPA, FCGA
Jane Doe, FCPA, FCMA

It is important to note that for the period of ten years beginning July 15, 2015, using the CPA designation alone is prohibited. Only those individuals who graduate from the CPA Professional Education Program may use the CPA designation alone.

For more information, please visit our webpage - Use of CPA Designation in Manitoba - For Members.

Candidates and Students
Candidates and students are not eligible to use the designation until they have completed the education, examination and experience requirements under the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) and are granted the ability to do so by CPA Manitoba.

Firms
All firms are required to use the words “Chartered Professional Accountant(s)” in their firm’s name and remove any references to all legacy designations. This includes on firm websites, email addresses, business cards, letterhead, signage, and other promotional material. 

For more information, please visit our webpage - Use of CPA Designation in Manitoba - For Firms.

Use of CPA Logo 
Firms who wish to use the CPA logo on their stationery (business cards, letterhead, presentations, signage, email signatures, etc.) may access it after they have agreed to comply with the conditions for using the CPA visual identity outlined in the CPA & Design Mark Firm Agreement.

For more information visit our webpage - Use of CPA Logo – Firm Request for Authorization.