Accounting and finance open the door to more career paths than most people realize, but with so many directions to choose from, it’s easy to feel unsure where to start. If you’re heading into recruiting season, this session can help you understand your options before deciding where you want to go.

Join our lead instructors for a candid, practical look at three of the most respected designations in the field: the CPA license, CMA^® certification, and CFA^® charter. We’ll break down the careers associated with each so you can better understand which one aligns with your interests, strengths, and long-term goals.

In this session, we'll help you:

• Get a clear picture of the career paths in accounting and finance
• Compare earning potential across common roles and specializations
• Understand the day-to-day responsibilities associated with each path
• Learn about education, experience, and exam requirements

Whether you're just starting to explore your options or trying to decide which designation is worth the investment, this session will give you the clarity to make a confident choice.

Meet Your Instructors

Roger Philipp, CPA,  CGMA Roger is one of the most celebrated motivators and instructors in the accounting profession. He is the founder and a Lead Instructor for UWorld CPA Review.     Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA Monte is a Lead Instructor for UWorld CMA Review and previously the Deloitte Professor of Accounting at Brigham Young University.   Peter Olinto, CFA, JD, CPA (inactive) Peter is a Lead Instructor for UWorld CPA and CFA Review. He passed the CPA Exam and all CFA Levels on his first attempts.