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Top 5 Cybersecurity Certifications for Accountants Beyond the CPA
While the CPA license is your foundation and the CISA is your entry ticket into IT audit, the world of cybersecurity is vast. For CPAs looking to command the highest salaries in technology risk, specializing in cybersecurity is the ultimate "power-up."
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Corey Philip·Apr 25, 2026·3 min read
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CISA vs. CIA for CPAs: Which Certification Should You Get First?
For a CPA transitioning into the technology risk space, the question isn't usually if you should get another certification, but which one comes first. In the audit world, two heavyweights dominate the conversation: the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
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Corey Philip·Apr 25, 2026·4 min read