What to pursue next? CMA, CA, CFA or any other licenses?Have been working in big4 for more than two years now. Passed CPA. Hesitant to take CFA as it's a 3 yr commitment and not quite related to CPA.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Depends on what your long term plans are. If you want to stay in PA, the CFA won't really help you.

like

The CFA is good if you're looking to break into equity research or something similar.

like

CFA is not a sure thing with job placement in finance. Deff need to consider long term goals and if the credential is aligned with helping you get there. Otherwise you're just wasting your time. If PA is long term goal, CFA provides little value unless you want to do TAS. If you wanna do finance, best bet is to go to top mba program in finance and make career change. Or, just network and down the road a firm takes a chance with you.

like

The CFA is very hard to do when you're not working with ppl also pursuing it. I have done L1, it's not too bad, probably the same as taking 2 CPA exams at once. L2 is VERY TOUGH.

like

Just relax

like

Had CMA before CPA, it seems that no one gives a crap about CMA, but i respect more than my CPA

like

Thank you all for the great advice! I am not very clear about my long term goal and you guys help me think. I think I need more time to work, experience and find which direction I would like to pursue in 5-10 years

like

Taking 2 CPA exams at once?! Shoot me in the face LOL

We have a director in our group that does controls work who has a CFA...make sure your getting the right exposure before the time investment. It’s not worth it if you stay in assurance

CMA not worth it if you have a CPA

Related Posts

like

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

like

Is it worth it to play the long game in public accounting (partner track) or to transition to industry and potentially become CFO, CEO, Controller role?

like

Switching from consulting to product managment role. Any recs for prep (books, online courses, etc.)? Thank you!!! 😊😊

like

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

like

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Barclays global service center 27 LPA versus Larsen & Toubro Infotech 30 LPA fixed which one is better to choose from career, WLB, Avg hikes and technology exposure perspective

like

I just got into reading books, any suggestions to start with? Which could help to increase media/marketing knowledge.

like

How many people here got into consulting from university societies? Trying to broaden our reach but not sure if partnering with those actually gets the message out there..

Can you renegotiate salary when you do a rotation that requires you to have a license? Ex. Going from a position only needing a bachelors to being a lawyer

like

HR professionals,
If you could immediately acquire any new skill, what would it be? If you're comfortable doing so, tell us why.

like

1. Can anyone please share their views on WLB and growth at EXL Analytics division?
2. Range of salary for Lead Assistant Manager Position?
3. Also, does the company provide any on-site opportunity as well?

likefunny

Does anyone have any advice on finding a career coach? Im at a crossroads in my career and planning my next moves. Seeking advice from a professional, experienced coach. If you can recommend anyone that’d be great! Thanks!

like

Anyone else here looking to make a switch into healthcare (physician, nurse, etc)?

like

Hey all! I have an interview with
Deloitte in Regulatory Risk and more precisely in their Investment Management Services team. I would like to know if anyone
knows what the job entails exactly. I keep hearing about people "fooled" into taking a job in risk advisory thinking it'll really be advisory while they only end up doing IT and Audit support (which I do not want to do).
Is it the case here?
Thanks!

like

How to switch to tech from non tech?
Is it worth it?

Best tool to jump start RPA training? Uipath?

Just starting in cloud work, what certs would you recommend to start the learning process? AWS, Microsoft, Comptia etc…TIA!

Hi Fishes,

I am thinking to diverting my career towards freelancing in accounting.
For that I have to resign from my current job in Pwc. I am thinking of starting a job as accountant and work as a freelancer as part-time.

Any thoughts or advice?

Hi folks,
I have joined EY India about 3 months back and I want to move to EY GDS, is that possible?

like

More Posts

Anyone have a standing desk recommendation between the Fully Jarvis vs Uplift V2 vs Autonomous Smartdesk 2? Leaning towards the Jarvis but the Autonomous one seems 50% cheaper, but can’t really tell what the drawbacks are according to their website/reviews

like

I keep getting recruiters asking to apply for new roles, which is what I thought I wanted because I’m not growing at my agency. But I’m so fatigued I don’t even know if I want to stay in advertising. Have y’all left or took a break to do something different? What did you do?

like

When beginning a piece of literature, I first help the kids access the relevant culture. I have used web quests, but I have found that the kids researching their choice of topics and creating Slides containing information and pics results in more students participating. Recently they researched heraldry for the Medieval Era and reproduced either a family crest that they found or created their own personal crest. Anyone have other activities they use?

like

Which product is better to implement Zscaler or Netscope

like

Salaams!

Anyone hiring Program Managers (Technical or Non-Technical) or Engagement Managers? Currently with Big 4. Please let me know!

YOE: 6-7
Location: Washington DC area

like

EY GDS Pune hiring ?

like

Any recommendation for a therapist around Jersey City/ NYC area? I have called 15 people so far and none of them are taking new clients. This isn't helping my anxiety.

Abu Dhabi Turn 1. Hamilton crashes into Max, who returns the favor. Massive fist fight as they exit their cars. Both are disqualified and Bottas is the champion.

likefunny

Anyone have any advice for someone interested in getting an MBA to either go in-house or break into securities litigation. 5th year associate here.

like

Accenture 🐟

How difficult is it to get the top of the range listed in the job postings? Also, are what are standard sign on bonuses?

like

Which HCL office is better to go out of Magarpatta office and Quadra office in Pune.
Have a choice to join any of these two. Please suggest.

like

What is the value add of an AWS government competency partner or reseller? Why can't AWS directly sell to its customers? Over time would AWS try to eliminate these middle men?

like

Please refer me in HCL as Service delivery manager. I have job id 1068582BR

like

Are marketing agencies really required to have their employees come into the office? We all work using computers and sharing our files in the cloud, the only time we see each other is for meetings, which can absolutely be done through Zoom. How is your job handling this atm?

like

Why does everything have to be about TikTok? It's like every ad on TV or radio is now trying to get me to download their TikTok app so they can send me some stupid sponsored video.

like

Hubspot is getting way too expensive for my small business and they don’t care at all that they are pricing loyal customers out. What’s a more affordable alternative?

like

From which month revised salary ( which is done during the end of the pay cycle) is credited to the employees in deloitte india

like

How is the manager role of Deloitte India for analytics and cognitive practice? Anybody from this practice who can help me on this decision please. How is wlb, I know mine is going to be client facing and that I would be expected to do more that just project work but does that mean I would have to work on getting projects for practice or how it will be?

likeuplifting

Call me Smoke on the Water, cuz my Ketostix be that DEEP purple. 😉

likefunny

Hey! If there are any CW’s in here shoot me your books. We’re looking for Mid - CD Level people in the BK office.

like

Additional Posts in Accounting

Tomorrow i quit.
Gg wp.

like

Do I charge flight time to my client... or the General admin code? #newhire

like

Is it possible to make SM after being MGR only 2 years? Was 5 star rated as MGR 1 and gold standard as MGR 2.

like

Is internal audit a good career path? I was presented with a position at a fortune 500 company, and I’m ready leave my PA firm, but not sure if leaving PA is right. I’m senior level

like

Does anyone ever use their overtime meal to buy something else when at Walmart or Supertarget?

like

How do I actually go about giving 2 weeks notice?

like

That moment when youre searching for a new job on your work laptop, you work forgetting about the open tabs, have issues with your laptop so service desk remotes in and sees the tabs with the search😨

like

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

like

Hoping for help w/ studying. TRANSACTION CYCLES?? I see inconsistent lists online and in books: (Revenue, Purchasing, Inventory, Payroll) vs (Sales, Purchasing, Payroll, Financing) vs....

like

Is there any options if you dont get your cpa at PwC In audit? I heard of one guy that went into basically business dev (helping partners get new clients) is there anything else besides recruiting

like

Started eating healthy and going to the gym two days ago and already lost 5 lbs. was this the secret to being skinny all along?

like

Is there anyone out there working a job related to Accounting that you’re actually passionate about? Something that you enjoy and feel like you’re making a difference?

like

Would PwC reimburse me if I study for my CFE and it is not required for my current job?

like

Highest number of billable hours you have seen in a year?

like

People in tax - do you find that busy season never ends?

like

Has anyone else had both markers dry out during a CPA exam? It's happened to me both times I've taken it.

like

What’s the dress code at BDO? Jeans eveyday?

likefunny
like

Anyone take this mandatory tax E&P training? Dying

like

Tax senior with CPA at small firm. Best way to get to Big 4 audit? (LA or OC) Went to non-target so little to no alumni at B4. I don’t mind the switch to a lower title since audit was always my preference and was never a fan of tax (stayed local for family).

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal