Arms of The Certified Public Accountants Association of Ontario
Arms of The Certified Public Accountants Association of Ontario
Blazon
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;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The pens and the book possibly 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.
Motto of The Certified Public Accountants Association of Ontario
Blazon
PER ARDUA AD ALTA;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Through difficulties to the heights.”
