The field of equity compensation requires the expertise of a variety of professions (e.g. legal, accounting, tax, compensation) in order to function properly. The Certified Equity Professional Institute (CEPI) draws on an array of expertise in order to ensure that the certification program is relevant and keeps pace in the ever changing world of equity compensation. Three separate advisory bodies - the Advisory Board, the Certification Council, and the Curriculum Committee - are used to chart the strategic direction and oversee the curriculum and test development processes, thereby achieving both the required relevance and accuracy.