Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Credential

Who is a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)? A CITP is a CPA: Credentialed by the AICPA Recognized for the unique ability to provide business insight by leveraging knowledge of information relationships and supporting technologies Specializing and demonstrating specific skills, expertise and experience in the following areas: IT Assurance IT Risk Data Analytics Security & Privacy Business Solutions Emerging IT Trends

Who is a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)? CITPs in Business & Industry: Develop and maintain information governance policies and programs, perform data analytics, provide insight for business decisions, and supports financial reporting system implementation CITPs in Public Practice: Evaluate the impact of technology risks and the related controls on financial statement audits. Assess technology risk and information management, support system implementations, and evaluate security and privacy programs

CITP Body of Knowledge Areas Information Management IT Risk & Advisory Data Management IT Considerations to the Financial Statement Audit Information Lifecycle Management Considerations for Businesses using Vendors System Development/Capital Acquisition & Improvement IT Reviews and Consulting Engagements Application Integration Internal Audit Business Performance Management Solution Administration, Monitoring, and Governance Information Governance Engagement Compliance Policies, Procedures, and Standards Techniques & Procedures Access Planning Software and Other Process Controls Risk Security Authorization & Authentication Scope Encryption Evidence Gathering Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Sampling Regulatory Compliance (Privacy & Cybersecurity) Fraud Considerations Reporting Accounting Operations Technology Services IT Controls & Assessment Solution Implementation & Delivery IT Controls Business Process Design & Engineering Assessment of IT Controls Included on this slide is the current CITP Body of Knowledge, which illustrates the broad scope of the CITP Competency The body of knowledge encompasses 6 main areas, which include: Information Management Information Governance Accounting Operations Technology Services IT Risk & Advisory Engagement Compliance IT Controls & Assessment

CITP Credential Requirements Maintain an AICPA membership in good standing Hold a valid and unrevoked CPA certificate or license issued by a legally constituted state authority Pass the CITP examination A CPA license is not a requirement to sit for the CITP exam A CPA license is required to become a CITP credential holder Meet minimum education requirement 75 hours of CITP related education within the five-year period preceding the date of the CITP application Meet minimum business experience requirement 1,000 hours of CITP related business experience within the five-year period preceding the date of the CITP application; or Full-time professor and have taught at least four accredited college courses, with 50% of the material included in the CITP body of knowledge

Exam Requirement The CITP Exam is a four-hour computer based exam comprised of 160 multiple-choice questions Questions are discrete and consist of a stem that includes factual data and provides four answer options Grading - Each exam is carefully graded by our team of psychometricians to ensure that the questions are statistically valid

CITP Experience & Education Requirements Minimum of 1,000 hours* of CITP-related business experience For candidates in academia, a qualified credential holder would be a full-time professor and have taught at least four accredited college courses, with 50% of the material included in the CITP body of knowledge EDUCATION A CITP credential candidate must have a minimum of 75 hours* of continuing professional development (CPD) within the CITP Body of Knowledge Eligible categories of CPD include: Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Approved Courses at an Accredited College or University Presenting Authoring Unstructured Learning * All experience and education hours must have been obtained within the 5-year period preceding the date of the credential application.

CITP Credential Holder Benefits CITP Credential Holders have access to the following premium benefits: FREE access to four AICPA IMTA section webcasts (up to eight hours of CPE) annually 20% discount off all other IMTA-sponsored webcasts FREE access to the full library of IMTA webcast archives Discounts at the following AICPA conferences/events: AICPA ENGAGE (including Practitioners Symposium, NAAATS) AICPA Controllers Conference Digital CPA Conference SOC for Service Organizations School Marketing Toolkit – A collection of tools to help CITPs gain exposure in their local media and market their skills to prospective clients and employers Find a CITP Directory – Advertises CITP services through inclusion in a directory where the public is able to search for a CITP in their state.

How will the CITP enhance the value of your CPA? CPAs who provide information management and technology assurance services obtain the CPA/CITP credential because it: Positions the credential holder as a premier information assurance provider Promotes a greater level of confidence amongst employers and clients Illustrates proficiency in assessing technology risk and information management, supporting system implementations, and evaluating security and privacy programs Demonstrates commitment to continuously improving IT skills and expertise, resulting in increased professional competency Displays an ability to develop and maintain information governance, perform data analytics, provide insight for business decisions, and support financial reporting system implementations Expands opportunities for referrals from other practitioners, strategic partners, consumers and clients Includes you in a CPA community of information assurance professionals with similar interests and practices

Testimonial “The CITP credential has been a great business driver for our firm. Our clients know they are working with a professional who understands at the highest level the financial aspect and the technological aspect — to make complete sense of their data. It’s a wonderful, powerful 1–2 punch” Kevin Martin, CPA/CITP Martin & Associates

Additional Information Visit www.aicpa.org/citp for more information regarding the CITP credential or its benefits, requirements, and pathway. Have questions? Reach out to Paul Warrick, Lead Manager IMTA – CITP Credential, with any questions you may have relating to the CITP Credential Email: Paul.Warrick@aicpa-cima.com Phone: (919) 402-4996