What are some benefits of taking the CFA exams for financial consulting roles at the Big Four firms?

In what ways a new professional/recent graduate can take advantage of passing CFA level 1 exam to seek financial consulting roles at the Big Four firms?

Also, would CFA help in getting into corporate finance roles at F500 firms?

I understand that just passing exams and getting a charter doesn't help. I wish to know whether CFA opens doors or not.

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