Does CFA help ?

Im a student and I’m bout to complete my CMA in a couple of months (Cost management accountancy(In india )) or (Certified Management Accountant as they call it in the US)
Also prepping for my CFA lvl-1
The main reason behind me taking up CFA is I really wanted that extra edge over other candidates when it comes to selection.
The question is :
-Will it give me an extra edge over others ??
- what other basic skills i need to master from now on to get in smoothly into banking & nail it ??
Also wanted to know about how do i start networking with people ?
How to know about the open events hosted by the Banks (if something as such exists ) where i an meet people and expand my horizons of knowledge, know more about the industry ?

 
Most Helpful
I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.
 

Et exercitationem possimus ea ut. Quia est omnis corporis ut perferendis. Vitae repellendus natus nulla et id consequatur.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners New 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 01 98.3%
  • Harris Williams & Co. 24 97.7%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 19 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.9%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners 18 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 16 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (22) $375
  • Associates (93) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (69) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (206) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (149) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”