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I'm a NON-TAX civil litigator and a CPA (from a former life).

Should I sign my name:
" Joe Shmo, C.P.A., Esq. "

or would I look like a fool who puts his M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix on his signature line?

OldSchoolLitigator wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:28 pm

I'm a NON-TAX civil litigator and a CPA (from a former life).

Should I sign my name:
" Joe Shmo, C.P.A., Esq. "

or would I look like a fool who puts his M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix on his signature line?

Which part are you referring to, the CPA or esq?

OldSchoolLitigator wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:28 pm

I'm a NON-TAX civil litigator and a CPA (from a former life).

Should I sign my name:
" Joe Shmo, C.P.A., Esq. "

or would I look like a fool who puts his M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix on his signature line?

I don't think Esq. is ever cool. Re: CPA, if it isn't relevant, I'd leave it off, too.

I'd leave all letters off your signature for the most part, but maybe include "Esq" if you are sending a letter to an unrepresented party. For linkedin/resume purposes, I've seen CPA/MBA along with JD and it seems fine as its a first glance indicator you are a lawyer with a cpa/mba, and not just a cpa/mba.

Years ago, worked down hall from guy with JD and MD from Harvard
He had on business card
His name
Then MD
Then JD

He told me he had it like that since the MD was 10 times more difficult to get than the JD

I agreed with him since I tried to get an MD and failed, yet I got the JD

Do not put CPA on your law related business card or stationary as it may violate state bar ethics rules. Check with your state bar.

( However, a purely educational designation--such as MBA--should be okay as it is not a professional license as is a CPA.)