A CITP (Certified Information Technology Professional) is a CPA who is credentialed by the American Institute of CPAs as an information technology professional. There are 1,600 individuals who hold this credential, which means they are recognized for their unique ability to bridge between business and technology and they have achieved a combination of IT-related certifications, degrees, continuing education and business experience providing them with a wide range of documented IT competency.

With security and privacy concerns prevalent in today’s marketplace, many CPA Firms are looking at client portals as a solution to make financially sensitive information available to their clients. Google the internet today with “CPA Client Portal” and literally thousands of hits will appear. The portal is quickly becoming the avenue of choice for CPA Firms transferring financially sensitive information to their clients.