What is the relationship between the AICPA IT Section membership and the CITP Credential?
A. The CITP Credential is a specialty credential that is open to AICPA members who have satisfied the necessary requirements to become a CITP. All CITPs are automatically enrolled in the IT Membership Section. The automatic enrollment into the IT Membership Section does not require you to pay the annual IT Membership Section dues of $200. IT Membership Section benefits are part of your CITP benefits. The IT Section is a voluntary membership section that is open to all members of the AICPA. There are no special qualifications to join the IT Membership Section, other than paying annual AICPA dues and annual section fees. Section membership is not a prerequisite or a guarantee to attaining the CITP Credential, however, the information and educational opportunities provided to members of the IT Section may be helpful to applicants who are looking to increase their IT competency.
