Young finance professionals always ask me about certifications.
Here are the 10 most important certifications.
1. CPA
- Full description: Certified Public Accountant
- Issued by: Local Boards of Accountancy
- Skills demonstrated: expertise in accounting, tax preparation, and financial planning
2. CMA
- Full description: Certified Management Accountant
- Issued by: Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
- Skills demonstrated: management accounting, planning, analysis, control, and decision support
3. CFA
- Full description: Chartered Financial Analyst
- Issued by: Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
- Skills demonstrated: investment analysis, valuation and portfolio management
4. FMVA
- Full description: Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst
- Issued by: Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
- Skills demonstrated: financial modeling, valuation, and analysis
5. FRM
- Full description: Financial Risk Manager
- Issued by: Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
- Skills demonstrated: proficiency in identifying, assessing, and managing financial risk
6. FPAC
- Full description: Certified Corporate FP&A Professional
- Issued by: Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
- Skills demonstrated: financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and decision support
7. CA
- Full description: Chartered Accountant
- Issued by: Local Institutes of Chartered Accountants
- Skills demonstrated: financial accounting, taxation, and auditing
8. ACCA
- Full description: Chartered Certified Accountant
- Issued by: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Skills demonstrated: financial management, taxation, and audit
9. CIA
- Full description: Certified Internal Auditor
- Issued by: Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Skills demonstrated: internal auditing, risk management, and control
10. CTP
- Full description: Certified Treasury Professional
- Issued by: Association for Finance Professionals (AFP)
- Skills demonstrated: managing corporate treasury operations, cash and risk management
Did I miss any certification?
Which one do you think is the most important?
Original Source: LinkedIn