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From a job ad;

Role: 

Associate I & II, Hedge Fund Accountant.

Education and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Preferred CPA or CPA candidate
  • Preferred Experience with investment fund auditing or accounting
  • Internship or experience in industry a plus

Short answer is, your odds are better with networking and work experinece, than piling up degrees and certifications. 

Sovereign Wealth Fund Consultant
 

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