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Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

The CFF® credential positions you for success with the growing demand for accounting expertise in litigation and investigative services.

The CFF credential demonstrates your expertise in:

• Fraud detection, prevention and response
• Financial statement misrepresentation
• Digital forensics
• Bankruptcy and insolvency
• Damages calculations and dispute resolution
• Expert witness services
• Investigations
• Family law services

If these areas of expertise appeal to you, earning the CFF credential is a strategic way to distinguish yourself.

Requirements:

• Maintain AICPA membership in good standing
• Hold a valid and unrevoked CPA license or certificate issued by a legally constituted state authority
• Pass the CFF examination
• Attest to meeting the minimum business experience and continuing professional development (CPD) requirements

Once requirements are met, you’re ready to apply online for the credential.

The CFF credential positions you as an expert and can lead to greater revenue opportunities. In addition to the prestige that comes along with obtaining this credential, you’ll have access to valuable tools and resources:

Inclusion in the online CFF directory
Inclusion in the online CFF directory
The marketing toolkit — Press release templates, logos, brochures and more
The marketing toolkit — Press release templates, logos, brochures and more
Downloadable logos to enhance your brand as a certified expert in your field
Downloadable logos to enhance your brand as a certified expert in your field
Support and resources through the CFF Champion Program
Support and resources through the CFF Champion Program

$199

Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

The PFS ™ credential highlights your tax expertise and comprehensive knowledge of financial planning.

All areas of personal financial planning — estate, retirement, investments and insurance — have tax implications, and only CPA/PFS professionals have the experience, ethics and expertise to get the job done right.

• Become recognized for providing financial planning services by prospects, clients and referral sources

• Affirm your value to current and potential clients and employers

• Indicate your continual dedication to delivering the best service possible to your clients by honing your financial planning skills and expertise

Requirements:

• Maintain AICPA membership in good standing

• Hold a valid and unrevoked CPA license

• Determine your best pathway — standard, certificate or experienced

You’ll then complete the experience, education and examination requirements for that pathway.

Once requirements are met, you can apply online for the credential.

Once you get the credential, you’ll have access to additional benefits.

• The PFS credential mark after your name

• A digital badge to display on your website and social media platforms

• The online Membership and Credential holder directory

• Free CPD with access to the PFP video and podcast library

• A community of fellow CPAs who are financial planners

PFS digital badge
PFS digital badge
Member and Credential Holder Directory
Member and Credential Holder Directory
PFS credential marketing toolkit
PFS credential marketing toolkit
PFP video and podcast Libraries
PFP video and podcast Libraries

$199

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)

You understand the story behind the numbers. Use those skills to promote greater confidence to your clients, employers and the public by obtaining the ABV® credential.

With the ABV credential, you:

• Position yourself as a premier valuation professional

• Demonstrate your mastery of business valuation

• Gain instant credibility with employers and clients

Requirements:

• Maintain an AICPA membership in good standing

• CPAs must hold either a valid and unrevoked CPA license, or a certificate issued by a legally constituted state authority; Finance professionals must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) - Pass the ABV exam (or a qualifying valuation exam)

• Meet minimum experience and education requirements

• Finance professionals must complete training on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

Once requirements are met, you’re ready to apply online for the credential.

Full requirement details can be found in the ABV Credential Handbook.

Once you obtain the credential, you’ll have access to additional benefits.

• Advocacy: Support with federal and international regulatory issues

• ABV marketing toolkit — Promote your expertise with ease

• Inclusion in the Membership and Credential Holder Directory

• Discounts on AICPA and vendor events and products

• Networking opportunities with other ABV credential holders

Digital badge
Digital badge
ABV Marketing toolkit
ABV Marketing toolkit
Advocacy
Advocacy
Networking
Networking

$199

Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)

Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)

The CITP® credential acknowledges the intersection of technology and financial reporting. If you do too, train as a trusted adviser in:

• Cybersecurity

• Business intelligence and data analytics

• IT governance, risks and controls

Requirements:

• AICPA membership

• A valid and unrevoked CPA license, or a certificate issued by a legally constituted state authority

• Pass the CITP examination

The CITP Exam is a year-round online-based exam. You can take the exam at a testing center or in a remotely proctored environment.

The exam requirement is waived for candidates who have passed ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®) certification exam).

Once the requirements are met, please apply online for the credential.

The prestigious credential will give you access to valuable tools and resources.

• The public, online credential/designation directory

• CITP marketing toolkit — easily promote your expertise

• The Privacy Management Framework (PMF) mapping tool

• CITP Champion Program — network with state societies and universities

• Discounts on CPE, including conferences and certificate programs

The public, online credential/designation directory
The public, online credential/designation directory
CITP marketing toolkit — easily promote your expertise
CITP marketing toolkit — easily promote your expertise
The Privacy Management Framework (PMF) mapping tool
The Privacy Management Framework (PMF) mapping tool
CITP Champion Program — network with state societies and universities
CITP Champion Program — network with state societies and universities

$235

Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI)

Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI)

Quality, consistency and transparency in the valuation of financial instruments are crucial. Financial reporting must convey a comprehensive understanding of the valuation of derivatives, structured products, securitized debt and more. The CVFI® credential highlights your expertise. Further, the credential signifies your:

• Knowledge about the level of documentation needed to support valuations
• Commitment to protecting the public interest
• Adherence to the respected AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

Requirements:

• AICPA membership in good standing
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Meet minimum experience and education requirements (submission of experience attestation required).

Once requirements are met, you’re ready to apply online for the credential.

• Display your knowledge of the full cycle of valuation processes
• Convey your expertise in standards and regulations
• Instill confidence in your current and potential clients
• Gain access to financial professionals across industries

Display your knowledge of the full cycle of valuation processes.
Display your knowledge of the full cycle of valuation processes.
Convey your expertise in standards and regulations.
Convey your expertise in standards and regulations.
Instill confidence in your current and potential clients.
Instill confidence in your current and potential clients.
Gain access to financial professionals across industries.
Gain access to financial professionals across industries.

$235