The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 153

Arms of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
Arms of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
 
Arms of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Arms of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Blazon

Azure on a fess Or between in chief two quill pens in saltire Argent quilled Gules surmounted by an open book proper edged bound and clasped Or and in base a balance Argent, two pellets each charged with a trillium flower proper;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The quills, book and balance represent the role of the accountant in keeping accounts balanced, while the trillium flowers symbolize Ontario.

Crest

Blazon

A demi-lion Or collared Azure grasping a padlock Argent and issuant from a fasces fesswise proper;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The fasces was a symbol of civil authority in classical Rome and therefore alludes to the Institute’s contribution to law and governance. The closed padlock alludes to financial security.

Motto

Blazon

SCIENTIA ET INTEGRITAS;

Symbolism

This Latin expression means “Knowledge and integrity.” It speaks to the values of the Institute.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the College of Arms, London.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 10 September 1963.