Editing Suffix (name) (section)

=== Professional ===
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Professional titles include [[Esq.]], often used for an [[Lawyer|attorney]] (but not necessarily) in the United States who has passed a state bar examination, and CSA (casting) and ASCAP, which indicate membership in professional societies. The suffix CA is used for individuals who have completed the requirements to become a [[Chartered Accountant]]. The suffix CPA is also used for individuals who have completed the requirements to become a [[Certified Public Accountant]]. Similarly, [[Chartered Financial Analyst]]s use the suffix CFA. Sommeliers (restaurant wine professionals) who have passed the [[Master Sommelier]] exam use the MS suffix. Engineers that are certified as a [[Professional Engineer]] in his or her state will use the suffix PE (PEng in Canada), Certified Professional Geologists use PG, Certified Professional Logisticians use CPL, and [[Chartered Engineer]]s use CEng. Likewise, [[Registered Architect]]s sometimes use the suffix RA, or more often a suffix such as AIA or RIBA that refers to their professional society. Examination Office personnel within the United Kingdom who are registered with the Examination Officers' Association use MEOA. In the United States, professional archaeologists registered with the [[Register of Professional Archaeologists]] use the suffix RPA.

[[Project manager]]s that have obtained certification as [[Project Management Professional]]s from the [[Project Management Institute]] may use the suffix PMP after their name. Similarly, individuals who hold certifications in the field of [[information security]]—e.g.&nbsp;[[ISACA|CISA]], [[CISSP]], and/or [[ISACA|CISM]]—may use them as suffixes.

The suffix PT is used by Physical Therapists to denote their state certification, but not to be confused with DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) which is a qualifying degree. British physiotherapists prefer to use MCSP or SRP to denote membership to professional bodies. RN is used by qualified nurses as a suffix.

Officers and enlisted in the [[United States Military]] will add an abbreviation of the service frequently to disambiguate seniority, and reserve status. For example, Captain Smith, USN (O-6), outranks Captain Jones, USMC (O-3).

Red Seal certified trades people in Canada can use the Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) acronym.