Accounting Certifications

Besides Certified Public Accountant (CPA), there are other certifications in accounting including:

• Certified management Accountant (CMA) www.imanet.org
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) www.thelia.org
• Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) http://abfa.us/principles-of-professional-practice/

Follow the links and prepare a summary of your findings
Answer the following questions in summary.

• what are the requirements for each of the designations listed?
• what advantages do you see for each of the designations listed?
• what disadvantages do you see for each of the designations listed?
• what career opportunities are available for each of the destinations listed? please provide specific job opportunities in each field. The following websites will assist you in your search https://www.monster.com/, http://www.careerbuilder.com/
• what services does each designation provide to the clients?
• what skill set is needed for each designation and how will these skills help you to achieve success in these fields? Be specific and relate the skills to each designation.