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Frequently Asked Questions
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How can my small business benefit from these types of
technology-related services? |
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Small organizations have to make the most of
their investments in technology. The services described on this site can help you
ensure that your organization maximizes its return on technology investments. |
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Why do I need a CPA's services rather than an IT
professional's? |
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While there are many highly-qualified IT professionals who
offer consulting services, business process and systems analysis benefit from the business
expertise that CPAs possess. An experienced CPA who also possesses a competency in
IT can advise a client from a very unique perspective. The American
Institute of CPAs has accredited
members who have demonstrated these competencies. |
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How do the services listed on this site differ from the
AICPA's assurance services? |
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Consulting services are defined by the AICPA's Rule 201 of the
Code of Professional Conduct (AICPA, Professional Standards, vol. 2, ET sec.
201.01). The Standards define consulting services as "Professional services
that employ the practitioner's technical skills, education, observations, experiences, and
knowledge of the consulting process." While somewhat similar
methods are followed, consulting services are not audit engagements. They do not result in
a formal written conclusion about the reliability of the client's written assertions,
which are the responsibility of the client. In a consulting engagement, the
practitioner develops and presents his/her own findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
The scope of the work is determined by an agreement between the client and
practitioner. Typically, a consulting engagement's work is prepared only for the use
and benefit of the client.
The consulting services described on this site can also help a client assess their
readiness for AICPA assurance services such as SysTrustTM and WebTrustTM. |
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| Q. |
I see that you are accredited as a CITP. What does
that mean to your clients? |
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The Certified
Information Technology Professional credential is awarded by the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants to CPAs with significant experience in information technology
strategic planning, implementation, management, and business strategies for information
systems. These types of skills are important to small business owners as well as
large organizations' executives. I can help them to develop their technology strategies,
evaluate technology investments, and make other types of technology-related decisions. My
work, studies, and teaching in the IT domain give me a depth of understanding that
is of
value to my client. |
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