Discussion:Firm Name
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| 19 October 2008 | |
| I have a sole proprietorship firm and have named the firm First Last, CPA, PC. I'm not sure this is the best way to name the firm. I have heard that in some states, CPA is not to be included in the name. In other words, First Last PC would be used. I think I like this better, so as to be able to type out "Certified Public Accountant" underneath on the folders for tax preparation or financials. One thing I don't like about being a sole proprietor is the idea of using the first name in the name of the firm, but I'm not suppose to use & Company or & Associates, unless I have other professionals with the firm. I have heard and seen firms named Last PC only but I can't quite get comfortable with that yet. Does anyone have thoughts or opinions on this. I want something that looks professional. | |
| 19 October 2008 | |
| PC usually stands for Professional Corporation. How can you be a sole proprietor but include PC? | |
| 19 October 2008 | |
| When I said sole proprietor, I just meant that I practice alone, without other professionals. Sorry for the confusion. | |
| October 19, 2008 | |
| So I think you mean "sole practitioner," Ss. Did you look at state law to see what is allowable in your state? | |
| 19 October 2008 | |
| You are right. I should have said sole practitioner instead of sole proprietor.
I didn't see anything in my state's law disallowing CPA, PC, but I did see another state that did seem to disallow CPA in the firm name. I can't remember at the moment which state that was, as it was probably over a year ago. I think I am ok with my state with the CPA included or not included. I did a search of my state society's sole practitioners and saw it both ways, with the CPA in the firm name title and with it excluded. Everyone had their first name included, so I guess that is just the way it is. For some reason, it bothers me to sign my financials as First Last, but I guess that is what is appropriate. I should get my peer reviewer's opinion. He has never complained in his reviews though. It is technically correct, but appears too personal. Any feedback is appreciated. | |
| 19 October 2008 | |
| I did mean to clarify that my firm is incorporated as a Professional Corporation. I am not a sole proprietorship. | |
| October 20, 2008 | |
| Generally sole practitioners sign reports as individuals rather than under their firm names, so I'm not sure it matters what the name of your company is from that standpoint. In addition, some states require individuals to sign the reports if the firm is a PC. | |
| 20 October 2008 | |
| Look up accountants in the Yellow Pages and see how they call themselves. If you do not like your first or last name, you can also change thoses by going to court. How about Lynch & Burnham, CPAs?? | |
Proptaxguy (talk|edits) said: | 21 October 2008 |
| Dewey, Cheetum, & Howe has always been one of my favorites. | |
Death&Taxes (talk|edits) said: | 21 October 2008 |
| I am dead serious when I say that about 1963, Ernst & Ernst in Philly bought out a firm called 'Turner, Crook and someone.' | |
