CPAs' Five Key Steps toward effective advisement of a Disaster Recovery Plan and Business Continuity Management James C. Bourke, CPA.CITP and Chair of the CITP Credential Committee discusses the five key steps towards the effective management of a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. CPA’s are qualified and prime to offer business guidance and can facilitate in driving the IT portion of the business strategy through their understanding of business and technology and how the two functions are integrated.