Certified Public Accountants Association of Ontario

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

Official blazon

Arms : Per fess Azure and Or on a fess Argent between in chief the constellation of Ursa Major Argent and in base a sprig of three maple leaves Vert two pens in saltire nibs downwards Gules surmounted by an open book proper clasped and edged Or
Motto: PER ARDUA AD ALTA

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 15, 2018.

The pens and the book represent record-keeping as one of the essential activities of certified public accountants. The maple leaves represent Canada. The sprig of three maple leaves is also found in the arms of Ontario.

The motto means “Through difficulties to the heights”.