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)
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:

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.

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.

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

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