I need to get some sort of certification to become more reputable and be able to work my way towards Manager. I know CPA is most common, but there’s also CFA, CIA, CMA, and an MBA. What would be easiest? I’m thinking CPA or MBA.

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Those aren’t the easiest of these choices

You wouldn’t consider an MBA the easiest?

MBA is easiest but probably the most expensive. if you are just looking to check a box then probably the way to go.

CFA would be the most difficult. Very time consuming but relatively cheap. Personally I learned a lot with the program and thought it was worth it not only professionally but in my personal portfolio too.

CPA is pretty hard too but easy compared to CFA. Could be time consuming to actually get the license since you need accounting credits. pretty well known obviously so that helps.

The other two are like easier more focused CPA exams from what I hear. Not sure if worth it. I only have the CPA and CFA for reference.

MBA is the easiest but is going to cost you an arm and a leg.

CIA/CMA aren’t particularly difficult either but are somewhat niche so I wouldn’t think it would help unless you’re planning on focusing on cost accounting or internal audit

CPA/CFA are incredibly valuable. They’re also both nightmares to accomplish

At Deloitte, technically the CFE qualifies you for the mgr promote in transactions… It’s so easy it’s stupid. I took the test my sr yr of undergrad. If you just need to check a box and don’t care about the other benefits of professional certs, I’d do that.

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