[shanek327]

What do you think is the next certification one should peruse in order to maximize earning potential after the CPA?

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2 Corinthians 5:21

Our value does not come from our skills and abilities, as good as they may be; it does not come from our GPA, our job, a promotion from that job to a better job, our success on the CPA exam, or anything of the like; but our value comes from the fact that we have a Creator who loves us, cares for us, and desires to help us navigate the rough waters of this life in a way that provides security, hope, and true, everlasting joy while we anticipate the life to come, with Him.

[Lion_of_the_Rock]

CPA then partner, CFO, or CEO. You'd make a little money that way. Time to go to work.

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You have to buy a ticket to win the raffle.

[Tscape16]

@Lion_of_the_Rock

He's talking about professional certifications, not titles.

It all depends on your route in public accounting or private. I do attest work so a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) is my next step.

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*Licensed CPA

[Anonymous]

As an employee of a small, local CPA firm that offers the usual tax and accounting services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses, the next certification I'll be pursuing will be either the CFP or PFS. Or possibly just the Series 7 or 65 license if I can't motivate myself to study too strenuously within the next few months.

[kcrc]

Certified Valuation Analysts get tapped by investment banks a lot. You'll always be working on M&A without the stress of underwriting and finding a buyer. I think it's a diamond in the rough. The CFA has gained a lot of visibility in recent years, but unless you find a job in equities or treasury, it's pretty useless. On the other hand, there are law firms and (smaller) investment banks in every city that need to place a value on a 30 year old private company.

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