Is doing CFA worth it for a 24 yr old guy who is a Accounting TL at Dealership accounting and looking to grow into broader spaces like CFO and other stuffs ?

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In my opinion CFA is one of the most prestigious set of letters you can obtain. It can only open more doors. Go for it!

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Do you have your CPA?

No I have a CMA certification, and i don't really plan on going into public accounting or auditing, more interested into Finance and pure accounting stuffs.

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