What is required for me to use the CPA designation?
Anyone registered in an active status with the Board of Accountancy may use the CPA designation. Active status does require compliance with the continuing professional education requirement established by the board. A CPA who does not perform or offer to perform accounting services to the public may file their certificate inactive with the board. An inactive status does not require the CPA to comply with the CPE requirements however you must include the caveat inactive in the same size font next to your designation wherever it is displayed, except on your certificate. An individual holding a valid South Dakota certificate must register with the board annually in either an active, inactive or retired status. If the individual does not wish to maintain their certificate in good standing, they must relinquish the certificate to the board. Individuals holding a certificate from another state, must either register the certificate with the South Dakota board or sign an affidavit stating they
