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LILY2609
Feb 2, 2009, 01:07 PM
I recently went to work for a company that contracts with physicians to manage their practices, that may sometimes include preparing their monthly financial statements.

On my business cards, is it ethical to use my CPA designation after my name?
Or, must I omit this designation since we are not preparing these financials as a CPA firm?

ScottGem
Feb 2, 2009, 01:10 PM
You can use CPA, just like a propfessor could use PhD. It's a valid professional designation.

codyman144
Feb 2, 2009, 01:28 PM
I recently went to work for a company that contracts with physicians to manage their practices, that may sometimes include preparing their monthly financial statements.

On my business cards, is it ethical to use my CPA designation after my name?
Or, must I omit this designation since we are not preparing these financials as a CPA firm?

If you are a CPA why would you ask this question... It would seem you would already know.

LILY2609
Feb 2, 2009, 01:42 PM
I am a CPA, but have only worked in industry, preparing financials just for the company I worked for - not for 3rd parties that contracted with the company I worked for.
As such, I have always used the designation on my business cards, but am now concerned that it may not be appropriate in my present situation.

As a CPA, I do not know everything about all accounting matters. I am simply seeking advice from someone who perhaps has similar experience with a matter such as this.

codyman144
Feb 2, 2009, 01:56 PM
Well I agree with Scott on this one...

Sorry didn't mean to offend just seemed like an odd question.

LILY2609
Feb 2, 2009, 02:00 PM
No offense taken.
Yes, it does seem odd. I hadn't thought of this aspect until someone brought it up as I was ordering my business cards.
Thanks for your input!

codyman144
Feb 2, 2009, 06:02 PM
No offense taken.
Yes, it does seem odd. I hadn't thought of this aspect until someone brought it up as I was ordering my business cards.
Thanks for your input!

Your welcome, hey if you ever want to come back and help me answer questions your more than welcome. I'm not even a CPA yet, just know a lot.