[swa309]

Now that I’ve passed, I feel like I have a ton of free time on my hands that would best be spent towards accomplishing something else. Work is covered, I’m devoting more time to family and friends, but I still feel the need to keep learning. Is anyone else motivated for another certification? What cert is next?

AUD - 92
BEC - 90
FAR - 88
REG - 90

DONE!

[swa309]

Luckily I have already surpassed the mandatory 4 years. I plan on applying for the CGMA designation after I receive my license but I'm still motivated for something else. MST and MBA are too expensive. Any other ideas?

AUD - 92
BEC - 90
FAR - 88
REG - 90

DONE!

[kevinco]

Is anyone considering a CFE? Is there any value added to one's resume with a CFE? I'm considering this as one of my future options.

Boise State Alumni

05/08/13 FAR Passed - 80
07/09/13 AUD Passed - 96
10/10/13 REG Passed - 75
11/07/13 BEC 77!!! I am DONE!!!!!!!!
12/13/2013 Received my CPA license on my son's 6th birthday in the mail! My son is always a blessing!!

BS - Environmental Science
BBA - Accountancy

Becker Lectures and MCQs. Click on my avatar for my LinkedIn page.

[kevinco]

Is anyone considering a CFE? Is there any value added to one's resume with a CFE? I'm considering this as one of my future options.

Boise State Alumni

05/08/13 FAR Passed - 80
07/09/13 AUD Passed - 96
10/10/13 REG Passed - 75
11/07/13 BEC 77!!! I am DONE!!!!!!!!
12/13/2013 Received my CPA license on my son's 6th birthday in the mail! My son is always a blessing!!

BS - Environmental Science
BBA - Accountancy

Becker Lectures and MCQs. Click on my avatar for my LinkedIn page.

[tough_kitty]

If you need a challenge, you can try CFA….

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

If you need a challenge, you can try CFA….

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

Kevin, if you meet work experience requirement, then go for it.

I'd want to get the CFP certificate but they require 3 years of relevant experience which I doubt I'll ever have….

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

Kevin, if you meet work experience requirement, then go for it.

I'd want to get the CFP certificate but they require 3 years of relevant experience which I doubt I'll ever have….

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[kevinco]

@tough_kitty I'll have 3 yrs next year, so not quite there yet. The CFA is definitely something I would NOT enjoy I hated finance! What's the experience requirement for the CFE?

Boise State Alumni

05/08/13 FAR Passed - 80
07/09/13 AUD Passed - 96
10/10/13 REG Passed - 75
11/07/13 BEC 77!!! I am DONE!!!!!!!!
12/13/2013 Received my CPA license on my son's 6th birthday in the mail! My son is always a blessing!!

BS - Environmental Science
BBA - Accountancy

Becker Lectures and MCQs. Click on my avatar for my LinkedIn page.

[kevinco]

@tough_kitty I'll have 3 yrs next year, so not quite there yet. The CFA is definitely something I would NOT enjoy I hated finance! What's the experience requirement for the CFE?

Boise State Alumni

05/08/13 FAR Passed - 80
07/09/13 AUD Passed - 96
10/10/13 REG Passed - 75
11/07/13 BEC 77!!! I am DONE!!!!!!!!
12/13/2013 Received my CPA license on my son's 6th birthday in the mail! My son is always a blessing!!

BS - Environmental Science
BBA - Accountancy

Becker Lectures and MCQs. Click on my avatar for my LinkedIn page.

[tough_kitty]

Min. 2 years of experience directly or indirectly related to fraud.

https://www.acfe.com/become-cfe-qualifications.aspx

Click on CFE application button to see the details.

https://www.acfe.com/apply-for-cfe-exam.aspx

And more details here:

https://www.acfe.com/cfe-qualifications.aspx

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

Min. 2 years of experience directly or indirectly related to fraud.

https://www.acfe.com/become-cfe-qualifications.aspx

Click on CFE application button to see the details.

https://www.acfe.com/apply-for-cfe-exam.aspx

And more details here:

https://www.acfe.com/cfe-qualifications.aspx

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[kevinco]

Thank you

Boise State Alumni

05/08/13 FAR Passed - 80
07/09/13 AUD Passed - 96
10/10/13 REG Passed - 75
11/07/13 BEC 77!!! I am DONE!!!!!!!!
12/13/2013 Received my CPA license on my son's 6th birthday in the mail! My son is always a blessing!!

BS - Environmental Science
BBA - Accountancy

Becker Lectures and MCQs. Click on my avatar for my LinkedIn page.

[kevinco]

Thank you

Boise State Alumni

05/08/13 FAR Passed - 80
07/09/13 AUD Passed - 96
10/10/13 REG Passed - 75
11/07/13 BEC 77!!! I am DONE!!!!!!!!
12/13/2013 Received my CPA license on my son's 6th birthday in the mail! My son is always a blessing!!

BS - Environmental Science
BBA - Accountancy

Becker Lectures and MCQs. Click on my avatar for my LinkedIn page.

[Anonymous]

@tough_kitty I haven't looked over the website (month-end starts today, so don't have long to look this morning), but from what you guys have said here, it looks like the exam requirement is exempted for active AICPA members as of Jan 1 2015, but that you don't necessarily have to have all the experience at that point.

My concern with this CGMA designation, though, is that if all active CPAs (basically) can get it, then will it really have any value? I kinda wish it did have an exam so that at least only people who wanted it enough to study a bit would have it, rather than everyone that says “Heck, it's at least worth filling out an app”. However, at the same time, I was wanting to get a CMA-type certification because private is where I plan to work, so this might allow me to have a private-accounting-looking-designation without having to spend the $$$ and time on the CMA!

[Anonymous]

@tough_kitty I haven't looked over the website (month-end starts today, so don't have long to look this morning), but from what you guys have said here, it looks like the exam requirement is exempted for active AICPA members as of Jan 1 2015, but that you don't necessarily have to have all the experience at that point.

My concern with this CGMA designation, though, is that if all active CPAs (basically) can get it, then will it really have any value? I kinda wish it did have an exam so that at least only people who wanted it enough to study a bit would have it, rather than everyone that says “Heck, it's at least worth filling out an app”. However, at the same time, I was wanting to get a CMA-type certification because private is where I plan to work, so this might allow me to have a private-accounting-looking-designation without having to spend the $$$ and time on the CMA!

[Author]

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