Arms of the Society of Industrial and Cost Accountants of Canada
Arms of the Society of Industrial and Cost Accountants of Canada
Blazon
Azure a key ward upwards bendwise Or surmounted by three quill pens Sable quilled Argent bendwise sinister, on a chief chequy Argent and Azure a cogwheel Or between two bezants;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The quills likely allude to the practice of keeping books, while the discs refer to money. The key may symbolize the idea of security. The cogwheel, a symbol of industry, alludes to industrial accountancy.
Badge of the Society of Industrial and Cost Accountants of Canada
Blazon
A sprig of annual honesty proper;
Symbolism
Also known as a “silver dollar,” the annual honesty has long been associated with money and truthfulness, two crucial components to the profession of an accountant.
Motto of the Society of Industrial and Cost Accountants of Canada
Blazon
VIGILANT;
Symbolism
This word underscores the care taken by accountants to meticulously record account balances.