VSCPA Statement on Use of CPA Title

VSCPA members are passionate about what the CPA designation represents — trust, integrity, and a deep commitment to the public good. The VSCPA is focused on ensuring that meaning remains strong, even as the CPA profession continues to evolve.

The accounting world is transforming — new technology, new services, and new expectations are reshaping how CPAs work and the value they deliver. With that change comes important conversations about how and when the CPA title is used, and what it represents in today’s environment. This includes ensuring that any restrictions on its use are appropriate, without being so limiting that licensees hesitate to identify themselves as CPAs.

The VSCPA believes this is a moment for leadership. The CPA brand isn’t just a credential — it’s a promise. A promise of excellence, accountability and ethical judgment. That promise must continue to hold true, no matter how the profession changes.

That’s why the VSCPA is working closely with members, regulators, firms and educators to encourage continued use of the CPA title and its recognition as the gold standard in financial and professional expertise. Together, we’ll preserve the strength of the CPA brand while embracing the innovation and adaptability that define the profession's future. We'll ensure a regulatory framework that allows the profession to thrive while protecting the public and the integrity of CPAs.

The VSCPA is proud to lead this effort on behalf of Virginia’s CPAs and the profession we all serve.

VSCPA members and stakeholders are encouraged to review the statement and watch for additional updates as the organization continues its work with regulators, firms and educators to support a framework that protects the public while enabling CPAs to clearly identify the expertise behind the credential.