How to do Multiple digital signatures?

I have created a form in Acrobat 9 Pro with multiple digital signatures. This is an approval form that is emailed "up the chain of command". I have enabled extended features in Adobe Reader so that users without Acrobat 9 can digitally sign the form. I created the form and did a certified signature. I then emailed it to a typical user who filled in the form and emailed it to her boss for a digital signature. Her boss digitally signed it and emailed it to the CFO. The CFO does not have Acrobat 9. When she gets it, she gets the error message "This document enabled extended features in Adobe Reader. The document has been changed since it was created and use of extended features is no longer available. Please contact the author for the original version of this document." How do I correct this?

Steve,
I wanted to test how cumbersome it would be to have the 2 staff members open with Adobe Reader instead of Creative Suite; however, I have not been able to find any option like "open with" in my outlook email. Every time I try to open it defaults to my Acrobat 9 Pro to open the document. Would the 2 staff members have to save the email and then use "open with" in order to by pass Creative Suite?
Also I am not sure if you answered my question last time - Is it possible to just upgrade the Acrobat portion of Creative Suite or do you have to upgrade the entire Creative Suite just to get the newer Acrobat? I will also be checking the upgrade link you sent. Thanks.

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