Founded in 2003, ACCTI’s voting membership criteria represents 51% or more of Canadian translation revenues generated nation-wide.¹ It serves both Canadian translation and interpreting companies, and users of translation services through otherwise unattainable quality standards and arbitration processes. It provides a forum for members to work together toward common goals, and represents public interest through quality-oriented voting membership criteria and stringent Specialist designations.

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ACCTI members agree to adhere to a strict code of professional conduct, are subject to the rulings of an arbitration process, and are all true businesses specializing in the provison of translation and/or interpreting services. When seeking the service of a translation company, look for the standard ACCTI logo on the advertisement as a basic assurance of quality as depicted below:

 

Larger firms that have agreed to adhere to a higher standard may also have any one of three ACCTI Business Specialist designations. Such designation provides the highest possible level of quality assurance from a translation and interpreting vendor, so look for the applicable ACCTI Specialist logo when selecting a supplier should such criteria be important in your purchasing decision. The three designations are:

 

ACCTI welcomes new members from around the world. Full voting membership is open to Canadian Corporations providing translation and/or interpreting services which agree to adhere to our Voting Membership criteria and corresponding Code of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Business Practices. Non-voting membership is available to all parties interested in the Canadian translation industry.

ACCTI uses the term translation QUALITY to refer to a high standard of translation and service judged by impartial professional criteria, aimed at ensuring client satisfaction.