Certification impact

Account Executive Certifications & Licenses

Certifications that move the needle on Account Executive compensation and career progression.

Industry

Finance

Avg uplift

+14%

Top cert salary

$82,588

CFA — Chartered Financial Analyst

Investment management gold standard

Salary uplift: +18%

Projected: $82,588

CPA — Certified Public Accountant

Required for senior accounting roles

Salary uplift: +14%

Projected: $79,789

FRM — Financial Risk Manager

Risk and treasury seniority

Salary uplift: +10%

Projected: $76,989