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CFA+ACCA career doubt

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    • Avatar of yashwardhanjainyashwardhanjain
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        • CFA Level 2
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        I am currently pursuing both CFA and ACCA, but I want to keep CFA as the primary focus of my career going forward. I am getting confused and want to know how I can use the knowledge gained in ACCA as a supplementary course. I have already cleared my L1 and my L2 is due next August

      • Avatar of hebemileyhebemiley
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          While focusing on CFA for your career, use ACCA knowledge to enhance financial reporting and auditing skills, complementing CFA expertise. This combined approach strengthens your overall financial acumen and career versatility.

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        • Avatar of arvindanallenarvindanallen
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            There is no connection between CFA & ACCA. I Don’t know who suggested you to do these combinations.

            My simple advice is;

            • Decide whether accounting is your interest or investments
            • If investments is your interest then focus and complete CFA
            • Learn skills like financial modelling parallel
            • Get hands on experience working as an intern or a proper job in research firms.

            Having ACCA+ CFA on the resume won’t increase a dime on your package. Trust me.

             

          • Avatar of gentsucceedgentsucceed
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              ACCA can be a solid foundation for understanding the accounting side of financial analysis, which is a valuable skill, especially in roles like financial analysis, investment banking, or even portfolio management. The two can complement each other well; the CFA will give you more strategic insights and investment knowledge, while the ACCA will make you highly proficient in financial reporting and compliance. hill climb racing

            • Avatar of nytwordlehintsnytwordlehints
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                It’s great that you’re pursuing both CFA and ACCA! While CFA focuses on investment management and financial analysis, ACCA provides a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, and taxation. You can leverage your ACCA knowledge to enhance your CFA studies by gaining a deeper understanding of financial statements, which is crucial for equity and credit analysis.

                Additionally, your ACCA training in ethics and professional standards will complement the CFA’s emphasis on integrity and ethical decision-making in finance. Use the technical skills from ACCA to strengthen your analytical capabilities in CFA exams, particularly in Level 2, which involves more complex financial concepts.

                Finally, consider networking opportunities within both fields; your ACCA credentials can open doors in accounting firms, while your CFA focus will position you strongly in investment roles. Balancing both can provide a unique edge in your career!

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