Looks Like Accountants are not welcome

I know a few people that did the classic CA/CPA -> CFA/investment banking and research analyst route, having an account designation defintely helped them gain some leverage when applying for competetive jobs - nobody can argue that having a CA/CPA doesn’t provide a lot of value when looking to move into the financial industry
 
Dear Gents and Ladies
To sum up the whole arguments and debates ,you guys believe accounting is a good degree to move into
the FA world ?
I thank all
 
Yes, accounting is a good degree to move into the Financial Accounting world.
 
Greenman72 wrote:
Yes, accounting is a good degree to move into the Financial Accounting world.
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And I would suggest a law degree if you would like to practice law. I hear it helps quite a bit. Same for the PE(professional engineer) designation if you would like to oversee engineering construction projects. And if you would like to sell securities, I hear the series 7 helps quite a bit, at least in the eyes of the law.
 
Im still debating if the CMA is worthwhile. I looked at a few practice questions and they seem incredibly easy. I however see ocassional jobs that list CMA as a plus, and since I do not have 30 hours of accounting, (only a respectable 18), I figured it might make more sense to try the CMA to add a little credibility to my accounting knowledge instead of taking 12 more hours of college accounting just in order to be able to sit for the CPA.
 
Greenman72 wrote:
Yes, accounting is a good degree to move into the Financial Accounting world.
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Did Edupristine hack Greenman’s account??
 
Accounting is good for financial accounting of course but how much does it prepare you for CFA ?
Does it give you any leverage ?
 
^ Definately, I wish I had an accounting background.
Btw, everyone is welcome here, pull up a chair and enjoy the show.
 
Vandelay Industries wrote:
Im still debating if the CMA is worthwhile. I looked at a few practice questions and they seem incredibly easy. I however see ocassional jobs that list CMA as a plus, and since I do not have 30 hours of accounting, (only a respectable 18), I figured it might make more sense to try the CMA to add a little credibility to my accounting knowledge instead of taking 12 more hours of college accounting just in order to be able to sit for the CPA.
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You can’t, the CMA is no longer offered. CPA program is rolling out in September 2014
Edit: Assuming you’re referring to Canadian CMA/CPA*
 
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