ALCO EVP Obtains CITP Certification.Business Editors MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 2002 ALCO Management, Inc. is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Michael Johnson has earned the designation of Certified Information Technology Professional Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) is a Certified Public Accountant recognized for their technology expertise and unique ability to bridge the gap between business and technology. (CITP) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants With over 330,525 CPA members (in August 2006), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the largest professional organization of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States of America. (AICPA AICPA See American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). ). Johnson has been with ALCO for more than 20 years, and is responsible for implementing the firm's strategic plan for growth. Johnson holds an honors degree in accounting and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Memphis The University of Memphis is a public research university located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and is a flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. . A certified public accountant Certified Public Accountant (CPA) An accountant who has met certain standards, including experience, age, and licensing, and passed exams in a particular state. (CPA), Johnson is an active member of the Southeastern Area Housing Management Association, the AICPA, and the Institute of Management Accountants The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is a professional organization headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey consisting of over 70,000 members worldwide. The IMA is dedicated to advancing the role of the management accountant and financial manager within the business . The CITP certification, established by the AICPA in 2000, distinguishes CPAs who are also information technology professionals. A CITP must pass certification criteria that ensure their understanding of business procedures and information technology. Because they understand both, they are able to apply technology effectively at their company, helping it achieve a higher level of success. In addition, the CITP designation carries with it ongoing continuing education requirements so that holders stay current with trends and technologies which can benefit their firms. "Michael has long been a valuable member of the ALCO management team," said Frank Z. Jemison, ALCO president and chief executive officer. "This certification by the AICPA only confirms the contribution he makes to our organization every day." Memphis-based ALCO Management, Inc. is a privately-held real estate firm specializing in the development, financing and management of conventional and government-assisted apartment communities for more than 25 years. ALCO currently owns and/or manages over 8,000 apartments at 70 locations in nine Southeastern states. |
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