ISACA has broadened the prerequisites for its Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) certification, making the credential accessible to a wider array of experienced audit professionals worldwide.The AAIA certification, positioned as an advanced audit-specific artificial intelligence credential, is designed for experienced auditors. It aims to validate expertise in conducting AI-focused audits, addressing AI integration challenges, and enhancing audit processes through AI-driven insights. The curriculum covers key domains including AI governance and risk, AI operations, and AI auditing tools and techniques.Previously requiring credentials such as ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA), the program now accepts six additional global certifications. These newly recognized prerequisites include: ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), ACCA Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (Canadian CPA) from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, CPA Australia Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) from CPA Australia, CPA Australia Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (FCPA) from CPA Australia, and Japanese Certified Public Accountant (Japanese CPA) from the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA).Shannon Donahue, ISACA Chief Content and Publishing Officer, stated, “As a global organization, we are committed to providing professionals around the world with the training, resources, and credentialing to help them advance their careers. We welcome the opportunity to serve this expanded community of experienced audit professionals seeking to validate their AI skills and knowledge through the AAIA credential.”The AAIA certification complements ISACA’s recent AI-focused courses and resources, and it precedes the upcoming Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) credential, expected in Q3, which will be available to Certified Information Security Managers (CISMs) and Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs).ISACA, with over 55 years of experience, champions trust in technology through its community of over 185,000 members in more than 190 countries. The organization provides knowledge, credentials, training, and a network for professionals in information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy, and emerging technologies.