Arms of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Arms of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Blazon
Azure two quills in saltire Or, a bordure Argent set with ten maple leaves proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The quill pens may refer to the accountant’s mandate to keep financial records. The maple leaves evoke the Institute’s Canadian identity and the country’s ten provinces.
Crest of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Blazon
Two maple leaves Or in front of a balance Sable;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The balance likely represents the idea of keeping accounts balanced.
Motto of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Blazon
PROBUS ET UTILIS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Honest and useful.”
