Do You Have the Right Credentials?
Source: Accounting Today
Not all credentials are created equal. The weight of a particular designation – and the competitive advantage it provides – depends on the organization that stands behind the certification and the requirements for achieving it. Clients can research CPAs' credentials at websites such as DesignationCheck.com, so it's a good idea for professionals to do the same.
This article reviews several of the most important designations for CPAs:
| Organization | Designation |
| AICPA | Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) |
| College of Financial Planning | Certified Financial Planner (CFP) |
| National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts | Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) |
| Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) |
For the complete article, read “Alphabet soup – A growing roster of professional designations fosters credential-mania.”
From Accounting Today, June 1, 2011, SourceMedia Inc., One State Street Plaza, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10004, 800-221-1809.