Mathieu Lupien became a Certified Information 技术 Professional® (CITP®) Champion because of the credential’s expertise straddling technology and financial reporting.
“As an IT and finance expert I was looking for the same talent mix, but they are hard to find. I [also] wanted to be part of the solution,卢皮恩说。, 188bet亚洲真人体育下载网址(加拿大)/ CITP, president and co-founder of Simfiny Solutions, A财务规划, 分析, and technology company based in Montreal.
He trained on the CITP program to demonstrate he is a trusted adviser in cybersecurity, 商业智能, data analytics and more. And he became a CITP Champion to promote the credential and grow the IT and finance talent pool.
CITP冠军计划
The CITP冠军计划 offers current and aspiring CITPs leadership support, and resources focused on information technology in the accounting profession. And CITP Champions seek to expand awareness about the variety of roles CITPs hold in business and industry.
Lupien, who held CFO and other executive positions before co-founding Simfiny Solutions five years ago, has been a CITP Champion since 2020.
In 2022, he played a lead role in establishing a network and collaborative opportunities for Canadian CITP credential holders. “I used my own networking meetings to promote the CITP certification to others,卢皮恩说. “One example is when I met with the dean of the Telfer School of Management, 渥太华大学, to introduce the CITP certification.”
Benefits of becoming a CITP Champion
CITP Champions serve as the local point of contact for accounting and finance professionals seeking information about the CITP credential, including its requirements. Champions also liaise with state societies, provincial bodies or local universities.
像这样, they are exposed to new experiencesand a wealth of opportunities to cultivate relationships, mentor fellow professionals and provide support to those pursuing the CITP credential.
“I love these opportunities to give back to the profession, share my insights and experience, and listen to group candidates share their diverse experiences,卢皮恩说. “The opportunities for networking, mentoring and exchange of ideas are invaluable as a CPA. I can influence, help shape and drive how we grow and attract talent to the profession.”
He has volunteered as a session facilitator for one of nine study group sessions hosted for the CITP credential exam study group resource. He also was a panelist for the August 2022 American Accounting Association 会议 session on the CITP credential and the 188bet亚洲真人体育下载 university program in information technology, extending the reach within the academic community.
卢皮恩接下来要做什么? He will share insights about 商业智能 for key performance indicators at 188bet亚洲真人体育下载 & CIMA的ENGAGE 2023 会议.
How to become a CITP Champion
A prerequisite of becoming a CITP Champion is to achieve the CITP credential. If you’ve already achieved that milestone, you’re ready to apply to become a champion.
Initial and annual requirements of the CITP冠军计划 are easy to understand and meet.
The manager of the CITP冠军计划, Paul Warrick, CPA, CGMA, at 188bet亚洲真人体育下载® & CIMA®, can answer questions you may have. 当你准备好了， email Warrick your application:
当前简历/简历
A brief statement about your participation or desire to participate in your community as an advocate of the CITP credential
Once you become a CITP Champion, you’ll be invited to participate in CITP Champion 会议 calls (six per year), sharing the CITP activities you initiated in your state society, 省的身体, 或者当地的大学, such as teaching IT-related classes. 进一步, your expertise will be sought in creating content for the CITP credential body of knowledge, 也被称为 Global CITP® Examination content specification outline.
Enhance your skillset with the CITP credential
技术 moves fast and the accounting profession needs more technologically savvy CPAs. The CITP credential addresses that demand.
欲知详情，请浏览 Certified Information 技术 Professional (CITP) credential handbook.