Finance & Accounting certifications
Every Finance & Accounting certification we track, with exam fees, difficulty and salary ranges side by side. Open any one for the full exam guide and study roadmap.
ACCA
ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
A globally recognized finance and accounting qualification accepted in over 180 countries, covering reporting, audit, tax and management topics.
Typical salary
£40K–£80K
View guide CAIA Association CAIA – Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst The CAIA charter is a globally recognized credential for professionals focused on alternative investments. Typical salary
$120K–$180K
View guide CFA Institute CFA Level I – Chartered Financial Analyst The CFA Level I credential equips beginners with foundational investment analysis skills and ethical standards recognized worldwide. Typical salary
$80K–$120K
View guide CFA Institute CFA Level II – Chartered Financial Analyst The CFA Level II exam tests deep analytical skills with vignette-based multiple‑choice questions across ten finance domains. Typical salary
$100K–$150K
View guide CFA Institute CFA Level III – Chartered Financial Analyst The CFA Level III certifies advanced investment analysis expertise, requiring three exams, 4,000 hours of work experience, and CFA Institute membership. Typical salary
$130K–$200K
View guide IMA CMA – Certified Management Accountant The CMA credential from IMA signals strategic finance expertise and opens doors to senior accounting and financial management roles. Typical salary
$85K–$130K
View guide AICPA / NASBA CPA – Certified Public Accountant The CPA is the premier US accounting credential, required for signing audit opinions and covering a broad range of finance and accounting topics. Typical salary
$70K–$130K
View guide GARP FRM – Financial Risk Manager The FRM certification validates expertise in financial risk management through two rigorous multiple‑choice exams and required work experience. Typical salary
$110K–$160K
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£40K–£80K
View guide CAIA Association CAIA – Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst The CAIA charter is a globally recognized credential for professionals focused on alternative investments. Typical salary
$120K–$180K
View guide CFA Institute CFA Level I – Chartered Financial Analyst The CFA Level I credential equips beginners with foundational investment analysis skills and ethical standards recognized worldwide. Typical salary
$80K–$120K
View guide CFA Institute CFA Level II – Chartered Financial Analyst The CFA Level II exam tests deep analytical skills with vignette-based multiple‑choice questions across ten finance domains. Typical salary
$100K–$150K
View guide CFA Institute CFA Level III – Chartered Financial Analyst The CFA Level III certifies advanced investment analysis expertise, requiring three exams, 4,000 hours of work experience, and CFA Institute membership. Typical salary
$130K–$200K
View guide IMA CMA – Certified Management Accountant The CMA credential from IMA signals strategic finance expertise and opens doors to senior accounting and financial management roles. Typical salary
$85K–$130K
View guide AICPA / NASBA CPA – Certified Public Accountant The CPA is the premier US accounting credential, required for signing audit opinions and covering a broad range of finance and accounting topics. Typical salary
$70K–$130K
View guide GARP FRM – Financial Risk Manager The FRM certification validates expertise in financial risk management through two rigorous multiple‑choice exams and required work experience. Typical salary
$110K–$160K
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