Business Consulting - CFA or CIA - Advice please?

Hi guys, 

I am currently a risk advisory associate at a mid-tier company. Basically my work is wide-ranging from risk management to Internal Audit to management consulting. I do hold a Finance degree and well as a Master's in Finance and Investment. I am currently debating on whether to do CIA or CFA or ACCA ( not so keen on doing ACCA, but that's what my partners prefer). I see myself moving to a consulting firm in like 2-3 years. I do lean more towards consulting than IB, hence my reluctance in doing CFA straightway. 

However, if being a CFA holder would definitely bag me an offer in top consulting forms, then I'm willing to go for it.  

Any advice please, CIA or CFA or ACCA for consulting firm? 

Thank you.

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