Q. Do I need an active license to practice public accounting to become a CITP?
A. No. To qualify for the CITP credential, you must hold a valid and unrevoked CPA permit, license or certificate (whether active or inactive) issued by a state authority and be an active member of the AICPA. You need not have an active CPA license.
Q. Is there a way I can quickly assess whether I qualify for the Certified Information Technology credential?
A. If you answer yes to the following five questions, then you’re well on your way…..
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Are you a member in good standing at the AICPA?
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Do you hold an unrevoked CPA certificate issued by a state authority?
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Did you practice in the field of accounting for 5 years or more?
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Have you averaged 2,000 or more business experience hours (associated with the body of knowledge) in the past five years?
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Have you averaged 200 hours continuing education hours (associated with the body of knowledge) in the past five years?
Q. The material I've read discusses a point system. How many points do I need to qualify for the CITP?
A. To be awarded the CITP credential, a CPA must earn 100 total points, which will be awarded based on business experience and life long learning relevant to the CITP Body of Knowledge. Please see the CITP Credential Application Kit for a more detailed description of the point system.
Q. I am a member in industry, does my experience in industry count towards the business experience requirement?
A. Yes. The CITP is a broad-based credential available to CPAs with a wide range of Information Management skills and experience. It is open to all members in public practice, consulting, industry, government and education. Members may earn points for business experience in a variety of ways – by performing technology or technology-enabled services for clients or within their own firms or organizations, or by teaching technology-related courses at accredited universities.