Propel your career with a credential
Credentials enhance your credibility and open new doors by demonstrating the powerful combination of your technical expertise, adherence to the respected AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and commitment to competency and continued learning.
Why should you obtain an AICPA credential?
A credential is a career -booster, providing you with professional recognition to distinguish yourself and promote a lasting influence on your clients or organization.
With a credential, you enhance your marketability, demonstrating your confidence, competence and commitment to continued learning.

Why should you obtain an AICPA credential?
A credential is a career -booster, providing you with professional recognition to distinguish yourself and promote a lasting influence on your clients or organization.
With a credential, you enhance your marketability, demonstrating your confidence, competence and commitment to continued learning.

You’ll have the opportunity to purchase professional development resources you may need to complete the learning requirements.
Once you’ve completed the learning requirements, you’ll be ready for the exam.
You’ll be asked to attest that you have the required professional experience.
The last step involves an online application that’s easy to complete.
You’ll have the opportunity to purchase professional development resources you may need to complete the learning requirements.
Once you’ve completed the learning requirements, you’ll be ready for the exam.
You’ll be asked to attest that you have the required professional experience.
The last step involves an online application that’s easy to complete.
Benefits of obtaining a credential or designation
Credentials demonstrate your expertise and make a bold statement about you.

Professional recognition
Professional recognition
Designatory letters highlight that you are a certified expert in your field

Professional recognition
Professional recognition
Designatory letters highlight that you are a certified expert in your field

Demonstrated expertise
Demonstrated expertise
Your achievement and commitment to professional development elevates your status

Demonstrated expertise
Demonstrated expertise
Your achievement and commitment to professional development elevates your status

Credential marketing toolkit
Credential marketing toolkit
Resources and tips for marketing yourself in a competitive environment

Credential marketing toolkit
Credential marketing toolkit
Resources and tips for marketing yourself in a competitive environment

Digital badge
Digital badge
Visual representation to showcase your significant achievement on online platforms

Digital badge
Digital badge
Visual representation to showcase your significant achievement on online platforms

Inclusion in the Membership and Credential Holder Directory
Inclusion in the Membership and Credential Holder Directory
Your name will be listed in the public’s No. 1 tool to search for credential holders

Inclusion in the Membership and Credential Holder Directory
Inclusion in the Membership and Credential Holder Directory
Your name will be listed in the public’s No. 1 tool to search for credential holders

Extensive network and community
Extensive network and community
A community of peers and a wealth of networking opportunities with leaders

Extensive network and community
Extensive network and community
A community of peers and a wealth of networking opportunities with leaders
Choose your credential

Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

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:
$199
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Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

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
$199
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Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)

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
$199
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Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)
Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)

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
$235
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Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI)
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI)

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
$235
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