Re: CFA
Salaam All.
I am thinking of doing my CFA - but I dont know how beneficial it will be for my career.
I am an accountant working the field for about 3 years now. Primarily in Hedge Funds and I llike it here will stay in the this field.
I have a BA in Accounting, and currently working on my dual degree MBA in MIS and MSA(ccounting). This degree will take about 3 years part time.
In the meantime I was wondering if doing the CFA is a good way to boost value and salary. What do you guys think. Am I being overly ambitious?
BTW if it matters - I am living in the USA (NY/NJ/CT)
If you have a degree in accounting, CFA Level 1 should not be difficult for you at all. However, you'll need to put in serious time and effort into levels 2 and 3. So, I think if you like the investment analysis area, CFA is not a bad option. Go for level 1 now and 2 and 3 after your MS.
You should take care of your 'overly ambitious' nature. For starters, look at the average working life of investment analysts. Should slow you down a bit ;)