What is the correct use of the CITP credential?
A. The use of “CITP” on letterheads, business cards, and other marketing materials is governed by the rules of the board of accountancy in the state(s) in which you practice. The AICPA does not currently have a prescribed format for the credential. Most state accountancy laws are currently silent on whether CPAs can use the specialty credential. In 1994, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the Ibanez case, which held that states cannot prohibit a CPA from using a specialty credential, such as the CITP credential, unless there is factual proof of real or potential harm. If you check with your state board and run into a problem in using the credential, contact us at citp@aicpa.org.
Related Questions
- The following is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the CITP credential: How does the CITP credential differ from other information technology credentials, such as the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)?
- May a firm include the credential "Certified Information Technology Professionals" or "CITP" on its letterhead and in marketing materials?
- How does the CITP credential differ from other information technology credentials, such as the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)?
