Is CPA/CFA necessary for investment banking career? Noticed that some of the associates in our group have just passed their CPA exam.

Could be that they are prepping for exits to Corporate. Still wondering what role would CPA play along the finance career?

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  • Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
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Very doubtful any of your associates just passed the CPA exam. That is bizarre and seems like a made-up scenario

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  • Associate 3 in IB - Cov
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Both are useless in IB 

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  • Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
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