Certification impact

Accountant Certifications & Licenses

Certifications that move the needle on Accountant compensation and career progression.

Industry

Finance

Avg uplift

+14%

Top cert salary

$98,742

CFA — Chartered Financial Analyst

Investment management gold standard

Salary uplift: +18%

Projected: $98,742

CPA — Certified Public Accountant

Required for senior accounting roles

Salary uplift: +14%

Projected: $95,395

FRM — Financial Risk Manager

Risk and treasury seniority

Salary uplift: +10%

Projected: $92,048