[LatinoTurkCPA]

Currently I am obtaining both my MBA and CPA. I will also scoop up the CGMA since it will be a free certification. After that, will there be any more value added in terms of obtaining a job and putting it into my resume?

What other certifications or degrees should I pursue which would add value? I currently only have financial reporting experience.

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do you meet the CGMA work experience requirement?

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do you meet the CGMA work experience requirement?

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[fuzyfro89]

I think what you have right now is solid. Additional certifications won't help unless you pair it with quality experience. I don't have a graduate degree, but did get my CPA license. Right now, I'm going for the CFA to sort of round out my accounting/finance skill set (plus, my employer is sponsoring it, so I don't really have an excuse not to do it).

Alone, the CFA won't get me much. But, when I go up for promotion or try to move into a different area, it will add credibility and “validation of intelligence” (not sure what else to call it) to people who don't know me personally.

Another thought, too many certifications and not enough experience may make you appear overqualified if you're going for entry level . It doesn't mean you shouldn't pursue another certification, but maybe keep it quiet until you get a first job? Then, BUST OUT ALL THE OTHER CERTIFICATIONS LIKE A NINJA and jump up the ladder.

[fuzyfro89]

I think what you have right now is solid. Additional certifications won't help unless you pair it with quality experience. I don't have a graduate degree, but did get my CPA license. Right now, I'm going for the CFA to sort of round out my accounting/finance skill set (plus, my employer is sponsoring it, so I don't really have an excuse not to do it).

Alone, the CFA won't get me much. But, when I go up for promotion or try to move into a different area, it will add credibility and “validation of intelligence” (not sure what else to call it) to people who don't know me personally.

Another thought, too many certifications and not enough experience may make you appear overqualified if you're going for entry level . It doesn't mean you shouldn't pursue another certification, but maybe keep it quiet until you get a first job? Then, BUST OUT ALL THE OTHER CERTIFICATIONS LIKE A NINJA and jump up the ladder.

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[mhueycpa]

If your specialty will be tax preparation, as mine will, go for your JD and LLM in Taxation. I've heard my boss tell enough clients, and lose enough billable hours, that “I am not a tax attorney so I prefer not to answer that”. LLM in Taxation and CPA, to me, compliment one another if specialty is tax preparation.

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[mhueycpa]

If your specialty will be tax preparation, as mine will, go for your JD and LLM in Taxation. I've heard my boss tell enough clients, and lose enough billable hours, that “I am not a tax attorney so I prefer not to answer that”. LLM in Taxation and CPA, to me, compliment one another if specialty is tax preparation.

THE 300 CLUB WILL DO JUST FINE!

[Mayo]

“LLM in Taxation and CPA, to me, compliment one another if specialty is tax preparation.”

I always wondered about this. This article seems interesting:

https://www.taxanalysts.com/www/features.nsf/Articles/7962D670479653E2852579190062D128?OpenDocument

Seems beneficial….

“Graduate tax students may find jobs with accounting firms as well as at law firms, while most law school graduates will appeal only to law firms. Tax LLM degree holders can also apply for government and in-house positions, Lauber said.”

But risky…

“Where those students seek their degree is important, both Lokey and Weiner said. When asked how he would evaluate job candidates with LLM degrees from schools other than NYU, Georgetown, or Florida, Lokey said, ‘To tell you the truth, I never see tax LLMs from other schools.'”

Some of the info is a bit outdated. The bit about M&A activity for example. That's actually picking up pretty well right now.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

“LLM in Taxation and CPA, to me, compliment one another if specialty is tax preparation.”

I always wondered about this. This article seems interesting:

https://www.taxanalysts.com/www/features.nsf/Articles/7962D670479653E2852579190062D128?OpenDocument

Seems beneficial….

“Graduate tax students may find jobs with accounting firms as well as at law firms, while most law school graduates will appeal only to law firms. Tax LLM degree holders can also apply for government and in-house positions, Lauber said.”

But risky…

“Where those students seek their degree is important, both Lokey and Weiner said. When asked how he would evaluate job candidates with LLM degrees from schools other than NYU, Georgetown, or Florida, Lokey said, ‘To tell you the truth, I never see tax LLMs from other schools.'”

Some of the info is a bit outdated. The bit about M&A activity for example. That's actually picking up pretty well right now.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

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