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CIPM vs. CFA

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    • Avatar of NickFatseasNickFatseas
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        07 May 2018 at 8:04 pm
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        There is another CIPM vs. CFA discussion on the site, but I still have some questions:

        I have just left public accounting, am a CPA, and now work as a financial analyst for a private energy company, which will likely IPO in the next 3 years. My responsibilities will include financial modeling for potential acquisitions, forecasting, asset performance evaluation, analyst day presentations, and the list will go on. After we IPO, the technical skills required for the job will increase tenfold as investor relations become more important.

        So, which would be more applicable for me, CIPM or CFA??

        Thanks!

      • Avatar of artyeaselartyeasel
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          11 May 2018 at 5:26 am
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          To be honest I think CFA sounds a lot more relevant. It’s more recognizable which will help in investor relations, and as a financial analyst as well. CIPM might be a bit too specialized for your purposes.

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            17 May 2018 at 9:55 am
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            Thank you both, I appreciate the insight

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