[PhDCPA]

So after the CPA and CMA, what is the next most highly regarded accounting certification? CIA?

[musicamor]

Unless you're focused on auditing, specifically, Internal Audit, I would not say that the CIA is the next most valuable. In my opinion, the The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.

Texas CPA - licensed in 2012!!!

[jeff]

I tweaked the title to catch on-target responses.

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[PhDCPA]

My understanding is the CFA is more of a finance-type designation. I would agree with you though that it probably carries more weight than a CIA.

[jeff]

I would say “weight” is job-specific.

To an internal audit department, they want a CIA … they might not care at all about the 3 years it took to get the CFA.

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[SIMSLAYER]

An experienced bookkeeper trumps them all;-)

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[jeff]

by the way … does it irritate anyone when bookkeepers refer to themselves as accountants?

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[Anonymous]

^hahaha

[SIMSLAYER]

Sorry Jeff. Couldn't resist. It's a long wait until score release…

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[musicamor]

Bookkeepers ARE accountants; they would be crossing the line if they called themselves a CPA. I have had A/P clerks call themselves accountants–I'm not sure an A/P or A/R clerk (not demeaning their position) have the place to call themselves accountants.

Texas CPA - licensed in 2012!!!

[Anonymous]

Edit: oopsy – flagrant foul

How about a video about about my 3rd cousins Instead?

– DRAMA NINJA

[Anonymous]

Anyone else not think that sock puppets are just the lowest form of internet scum?!?

I think I can safely say that:

1) You have to study to pass the CPA exam.

2) Apparently, even on a CPA forum, no one can agree on what exactly an accountant is….

[Anonymous]

Haha my bad. Ok, playing nice again. Just sayin' don't think Dtomasello did squat to deserve that punk's comments. Just call me an internet vigilante 🙂 A71 BATSIGNAL GO!

[PhDCPA]

So, anyway… about those certifications…

[Anonymous]

People have legitimate questions on this website?

I have to agree with musicamor…. CFA is probably more highly regarded because of how difficult it is to obtain.

I personally would just focus on the certifications that help your career path. (ie if your job is internal auditor pursue a CIA, etc.)

[jenuno01]

I am starting to study for the CISA. I want to focus on IT audititng… soo my exam is in December. I work in Internal Audit, and honestly, I feel like once you pass your CPA, nobody gaF about the CIA lol

Class of 2012

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