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Does CFA helps in Consulting in terms of getting the interview or performing at the job?

CFA MBB

Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 20, 2020

Hi, It doesn't help you get the interview. It can be helpful at the job as you would need some finance knowledge to solve the business/client problem. But you don't need the level 3 proficiency. Level 1 should cov ... (read entire answer)

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Is CFA helpful to work in the private equity practice?

CFA

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023

gave the best answer on Dec 01, 2023

Not necessary, but can be helpful if you already have it.

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Is there any value for the CFA in consulting?

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Most recent answer on May 22, 2023

Adi

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Adi

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gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2021

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hi, I am sure you had good reasons to invest the time & effort to get the CFA certification. Why doubt it now? Don't fall to peer pressure or some other external reasoning. You must trust your plan, efforts and stic ... (read entire answer)

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CFA yes or no?

CFA Finance Private Equity

Most recent answer on Apr 09, 2022

Andi

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Andi

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gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2022

BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Hi Riccardo, here my thoughts to your questions. In general, for a move to PE, neither CFA nor MBA are critical prerequisites. Below some further details.. 1. Do you think it would be useful for my profile? Yes and no. ... (read entire answer)

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Use of CFA for management consulting

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jul 20, 2017

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Not really, for the following reasons: CFA is just a bullet point in your resume and definitely not a game-changer, even for FS-oriented firm MBA degree assumes that you know finance at least at the level of ... (read entire answer)

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