From www.goingconcern.com: [US context] Some private equity-owned accounting firms are advising CPAs to remove their certifications from email signatures and even LinkedIn profiles, raising concerns about the marginalization of the CPA credential.

Critics argue that this trend diminishes the value of years of education, effort, and investment put into obtaining the CPA designation.

The move has sparked outrage among professionals who feel their credentials are being treated as a liability rather than an asset in their careers.