Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., today announces it is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to certify organizations against ISO/IEC 42001, the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). The accreditation became effective on April 24, 2026.
The accreditation extends Aprio’s existing ANAB-accredited ISO certification program, which already covers standards including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 9001, into AI governance, applying the same certification infrastructure and assurance discipline Aprio has operated for years to a fast-growing area of enterprise risk. As AI moves from experimentation into core business operations, organizations face rising expectations around trust, accountability, and auditability.
Accreditation from ANAB confirms that Aprio meets internationally recognized requirements for the consistency, competence, and impartiality of its certification work in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021. ISO/IEC 42001 sets requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AI management system, addressing ethical, organizational, and technical considerations across the AI lifecycle. With the accreditation in place, Aprio can now perform accredited ISO/IEC 42001 certification audits and issue certificates to organizations that develop, deploy, or rely on AI systems.
An ISO/IEC 42001 certificate provides independent validation of an organization’s AI management system, supporting RFP responses, security reviews, regulatory preparedness, and the identification and management of AI-related risks. The certification can be pursued alongside ISO and SOC audits that many organizations already rely on.
“Our clients are looking for practical ways to keep pace with AI while managing evolving business, regulatory, and stakeholder expectations,” said Powell Jones, Risk Advisory and Assurance Services Partner and ISO and HITRUST Leader. “This accreditation expands our ability to help organizations demonstrate responsible AI governance through an independent assessment that fits alongside the assurance services they already use. By bringing these capabilities together, we can help clients spend less time navigating compliance demands and more time focused on growth, innovation, and serving their customers.”
To learn more about Aprio’s AI governance and ISO certification services, visit aprio.com.
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