The Association Announces that the AAAPM Designation is Now the PAFM Designation

The Association for Accounting Administration became the CPA Firm Management Association for many reasons, all of which are applicable to our certification program. We want a larger reach, we want to be more inclusive of the firm management arena and we want those involved in managing CPA firms to know they are not alone and as thought leaders, we can make a difference when it comes to the success level of firms throughout the U.S. and Canada.

To better align with the Association's new name, CPAFMA has officially changed the name of our Accredited Administrator in Accounting Practice Management (AAAPM) designation. The designation will continue to transition from a designation of AAAPM to PAFM, Public Accounting Firm Manager. We hope our current and future certified professionals like the change.

For those of you who have been waiting for the re-branding of the program, now is the time to join this group of dynamic thought leaders with a continued thirst for knowledge and never ending appetite for growth on a personal and professional level. Certification for Firm Managers enhances the status and the position within the industry, and creates a significant professional recognition for those managing accounting firms who achieve the Public Accounting Firm Manager (PAFM) designation.

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