Each state has different regulating standards for credit counselors, but make sure the agency is affiliated with the AICCCA or NFCC. Choose a credit counselor that has a clean report with the better business bureau with insight from a certified public accountant and credit counselor in this free video on debt management. Expert: Jerrie Guthrey Bio: Jerrie Guthrey has been a certified public accountant and credit counselor since 1992. Filmmaker: Jack Guthrey