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One of the premier technology credentials that attest to a CPA’s understanding of a broad body of IT knowledge is the AICPA’s Certified Information Technology Professional credential. More than 1,200 CPAs hold the CITP credential and are recognized for their unique ability to connect business and technology, blending business acumen with IT expertise.   CPAs possess business acumen and are seen as the trusted advisor of choice. Your decision to obtain the CITP credential will demonstrate your blend of business and IT skills — and give you an increased advantage and credibility over non-CPA IT professionals.    Learn More About the CITP Credential

Application Process   The streamlined application process only makes it easier for qualified applicants to supply your competency information to us and quickens the processing time involved with becoming a CITP. Applications will continue to go through a review process and applicants will be notified if additional information is needed.   To apply, please: 1.      Download and complete the CITP application. 2.      Check to see that you have an evaluated score of at least 100 points. If you do not have 100 points, please contact the CITP Project Manager at citp@aicpa.org to go over the next steps. 3.      The cost to apply for the CITP credential members is $550 for the program enrollment fee. This fee is 100% refundable if your application is not processed. Once you become a CITP, the annual dues are $350 which does include membership in the IT Section. 4.      Follow the instructions regarding where to mail your application and CITP Program Enrollment fee. To take advantage of a CITP promotional offer, be sure to reference the special offer code on the application.   Download the CITP application    To further expedite completing your application and approval process: ·         If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will be able to fill in the PDF application and print and mail to us at the address outlined on the application. ·         If you have Adobe Acrobat Professional, you will be able save the file to your drive. ·         Please include payment with your application. Your application can be processed immediately once you are approved.   Qualifications for the CITP The CITP credential is granted, by the AICPA, only to CPAs. The AICPA is committed to granting the CITP to CPA technologists who are in good standing as members of the AICPA and hold valid a CPA certificate issued by a state authority.   To qualify, you will complete an application that uses a points system for the number of billable and non-billable hours of business technology experience and the number of credit hours and/or hours of lifelong learning you have in the following seven CITP Body of Knowledge areas:   ·         Technology Strategic Planning ·         System Development, Acquisition, Implementation and Project Management   ·         IT Architecture ·         Information Systems Management ·         Business Process Enablement ·         Systems Security, Reliability, Audit and Control ·         IT Governance and Regulation