Finance & Accounting
CFA, CPA, ACCA, CMA and elite financial certifications.
All Finance & Accounting Exams
Chartered Financial Analyst Level I
CFA Institute
First of three levels toward the world's most prestigious investment credential. Computer-based test at Prometric centers globally. Focus on foundational tools and concepts of investment valuation.
Chartered Financial Analyst Level II
CFA Institute
Second level focusing on asset valuation and application of tools. Item set format (mini case studies) that tests deeper analytical skills.
Chartered Financial Analyst Level III
CFA Institute
Final CFA level with focus on portfolio management and wealth planning. Includes essay-format constructed response questions plus item sets.
Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (US)
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) & NASBA
Licensing exam for Certified Public Accountants in United States. Now transitioning to CPA Evolution model (2024): 3 Core sections + 1 Discipline section chosen by candidate.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA (UK-based, global)
Global accounting qualification with 240,000+ members and 542,000+ students in 178 countries. Progressive path from Applied Knowledge to Strategic Professional level.
Chartered Accountancy India (CA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
India's premier accounting qualification with three progressive levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Final. Includes 3-year articleship training with practicing CA firm.
Certified Management Accountant (US)
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Globally-recognized certification for management accountants and financial professionals. Two-part exam focusing on financial planning, analysis, control, and strategy.
Financial Risk Manager
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
Premier certification for financial risk managers. Two-part exam covering foundations of risk management and advanced risk topics. Highly regarded in banking, asset management, and consulting.
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
CAIA Association
Global specialization for alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, real estate, commodities, structured products). Two-level program complementary to CFA.
Certified Financial Planner (US)
CFP Board
Premier certification for personal financial planning professionals in the United States. Six-hour computer-based exam covering comprehensive financial planning.
ICAEW ACA Chartered Accountant (UK)
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
UK's most prestigious chartered accountant qualification. Combines 15 exams with 450 days of practical training and professional development. Highly valued in Big 4 audit firms.