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TCS is the worst company one can be in.
Cheap mindset management cares more about timesheet,wfo,forceful mandatory trainings,imposing strict restrictions on laptop,access to personal docs only via vpn,no employee well being no salary hikes nth at all.90% projects filled with freshers coz they cost less.No WLB for good dedicated hard working employees as they are punished with more and more work, leaves rewards mostly for people who don’t work.But no issues kyunki job security hai 😂
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Those aren’t the easiest of these choices
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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.