Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Many financial managers become certified. Those who are certified typically earn higher salaries and have better job prospects than those who are not certified. Several professional associations offer certification programs. Many financial managers earn the certified public accountant (CPA) designation. The Uniform CPA Examination, which is administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, is used by all states. Other certifications include:
- accredited business accountant/advisor, accredited tax preparer, accredited tax advisor (Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation)
- certification in control self-assessment, certified financial services auditor, certification in risk management assurance (Institute of Internal Auditors)
- certified financial manager, certified management accountant (Institute of Management Accountants)
- certified internal auditor (Institute of Internal Auditors)
- chartered global management accountant (a joint venture of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- certified treasury professional, certified corporate financial planning and analysis professional (Association of Financial Professionals)
Related Professions
- Investment Underwriters
- Private Equity Accountants and Auditors
- Private Equity Business Development Directors
- Private Equity Chief Dealmakers
- Private Equity Compliance Professionals
- Private Equity Investor Relations Specialists
- Private Equity Lawyers
- Private Equity Marketing Specialists
- Private Equity Research Analysts and Associates
- Private Equity Risk Managers