Is it worth getting the CPA or any Certs? (I work in advisory at a B4). I see colleagues advancing w/o it. Don’t wanna waste my time pursuing something that may not make a difference

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Most of our advisory services are complementary to accounting and have the VP of tax or chief accounting officer / controller signing the engagement letter.

CPA is probably most relevant.

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You won’t be promoted to manager without a credential

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No OP. Manager at advisory you need a credential.

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Mo got a CPA to be in alignment with the fact that he was moving up in an accounting firm. I just think that if you have an accounting degree it’s worth having the credential.

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Yes definitely. Sounds like you're in risk advisory, which is much more audit than advisory tbh. A CPA will be huge for your future progression.

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I recommend it if you can. I myself am an Accounting Manager, soon to be Regional Accounting Manager without one, however I know that it is highly sought after outside of my company. You may have to fight harder for a position without it. I would get one myself if I were not already pre-occupied as a single mom.

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