Currently a Tax S2 and interested in joined PWC FDD. I understand per my background I am a weaker candidate because I don’t have any audit experiences. However does it help if I get a CMA or CFA? Appreciate so much for your input.

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Try to apply all B4 + national firms. It's easier to move once you get into any FDD team. CMA - don't think it's relevant to the job at all
CFA - don't need it.
CPA is enough and you have it so just try to apply as many firm as possible.

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Thank you and it really helps!

Do you have a CPA? A CFA would surely go a long way if you don’t have any licenses. I’ve seen some say hiring for FDD is slowing down which might add to the difficulty if you’re against anyone with prior FDD experience

Thank you and it really helps!

I joined FDD from Tax and I don’t think getting a CMA or CFA would add any benefit. I think I’d you have a CPA that should be enough

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