Paul is a Senior Manager with Advisory Services and Credentialing at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Paul is responsible for management and oversight of the AICPA's Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) credential program and related areas, and currently serves as staff liaison to the CITP Credential Committee. In addition to managing the CITP credential, Paul is the business area owner for the Association's data analytics portfolio of products. Paul started his career in public accounting, providing audit and review services for a broad range of publicly traded and privately held organizations. Subsequently, he worked in several progressive industry roles, gaining significant SEC and technical GAAP experience. A licensed CPA i North Carolina, Paul earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accounting from North Carolina State University. He is passionate about raising the public profile of the CITP credential, as well as promoting the value of specialization within the accounting profession.