cfa

<p>Cfa </p>

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<p>i got a question..i am in a serious dilemma..i am a senior majoring in finance...also taking accounting classes....</p>

<p>i want to get the cfa certificate..and i am really confused on how to go about it.. i am taking accounting classes also because i want to keep my options open in both finance and accounting fields..(p.s. i want to get into wealth management/portfolio management/investment banking..all finance related )</p>

<p>since i eventually want to get the cfa...what is the best way to go for it??</p>

<p>1) I can go ahead with a masters in accounting..and then start working full time and prepare for the cfa at the same time..thus keeping my options open for both accounting and finance fields since i've herd there are more jobs in accounting than finance...just in case i dont get any job in the finance field?
this way, i can get a cfa..and also be meeting the 150 credits required for the CPA exam..</p>

<p>2) Go ahead with a full time right after graduation, and directly start preparing for the cfa ...</p>

<p>so, i am confused with which path to take to get my cfa..and which pat would be more beneficial...
One more question i have a doubt abiout is....whether i can take the cpa after getting my cfa degree...i.e. is getting a cfa meeting the requirement for writing a cpa exam? this way, i wouldn't have to do my masters in accounting, and directly go ahead with a full time job after my undergraduation...</p>

<p>thanks</p>

<p>Many mid size Ibanks actually have promotions based on CFA more than MBA. So you're on the right track. As for the process, I'm not too sure about it.</p>