On December 4, 2020 we noted that CPAs likely could not apply for CERS ZA account numbers based on the attestation required which included this phrasing:
“Confirmation (required) - I confirm that this business is eligible for CERS and that I want to create a CERS number."
The phrasing has now been updated to:
“I/we confirm that this business wants to create a CERS number for the purpose of submitting a claim for CERS and I/we will be assisting the business on this application.”
Thanks to CRA for their quick attention and response to this issue. Thanks to CPA Canada for bringing it forward so quickly.