Similar information technology concerns may occur regardless of the business organization or entity’s location. While a large portion of our resource materials don't address specific global concerns, the technology initiatives and resources available at the AICPA do address common technology issues that CPAs and business professionals encounter for their clients, employer, or own business.   

The AICPA Information Technology (IT) Center and community offers knowledge and expertise, resources, and benefits in the following areas:

• Practice Development
• Professional Development
• Advocacy
• Information
• IT Community
• Certification

1. Practice Development

Top Technology Initiatives (TTI)

Each year, the Information Technology Membership Section's Top Technology Initiatives Task Force surveys individuals working in industry, public accounting, academia, and government. The results are then compiled, ranked, and published for the AICPA community and the public at large.  What originally started as a small group project has grown into an initiative voted on by AICPA IT Community members as well as other professional organization members. Click here to view the top-ten list of AICPA’s 19th Annual TTI survey from 2008 and browse through a limited selection of the topic details.

2. Professional Development

IT Community Webinars

Our highly rated monthly Webinars give the IT Community members the opportunity to learn about timely issues as well as interact with their fellow peers.  Click here to view the full list of future webinars and register for an event online.

IT Community Podcasts

The Top Technology Initiatives Podcast Series features CPA and non-CPA technology experts discussing topics related to the Top Technology Initiatives list, and how these initiatives are likely to impact CPAs and the communities they serve.  Click here to download and listen.

Privacy

Privacy is a risk management issue for all organizations, and many are looking to CPA firms for privacy solutions.  CPAs can provide guidance to the organizations they serve by using the Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) to help assess their privacy-related risks as well as to develop sound privacy policies and practices.  To learn more about Privacy related topic areas, click here.  To find out more information about building a Privacy Practice, click here.

3. Information

InfoTech Update

The AICPA’s Information Technology Membership Section will be offering a monthly electronic newsletter to the general public that summarizes relevant business and technology news and information. Subscription members may create a widget to view from the desktop or download and view from the blackberry.  Subscription available here.

4. IT Community

IT Community Associations

Information Technology Section Membership

The Information Technology Membership Section is a voluntary AICPA membership section for CPAs who want to hone their information technology skills and learn how to apply new technologies to expand their portfolio of services, increase their efficiency and maximize their profit. IT members have access to an impressive array of resources to help them as they strive to implement new technologies that more efficiently serve their clients and maintain their competitive advantage.  Click here to learn more on joining the IT Section.

5. Certification

Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) credential

The AICPA’s Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) credential combines information technology expertise with the core knowledge and skills that place CPAs among of the most trusted business advisors.  The CITP credential distinguishes you as a CPA who has the unique ability to connect business and technology: blending business acumen with IT expertise.  The CITP Credential membership offers opportunities and benefits in the following areas: professional and practice development, advocacy and collaboration, information, and community.  Click Here to Learn More about the CITP Credential