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CFA vs CPA_ Which Suits You Better

CFA vs CPA: Which Is Best For You?

Zee Tan

13 May 2025

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

There is understandably a lot of comparison and confusion between different financial qualifications. CFA vs CPA is no exception - they even sound similar! We have had chartered accountants share their CFA experiences before, but in this article we will specifically compare the CPA and CFA charter in all aspects: career paths, exam formats, exam difficulty, salary differences. This analysis has been a long time in the making, and we think we've come up with a definitive comparison. Let's dive in! CFA vs ...