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May 2025
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162. Should You Get the CFA? All Your Te...

Kristen and Jen
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Send us Fan Mail Wondering if you need the CFA to break into banking? Curious what the SIE is, or whether a CPA helps you land a role in private equity? You're not alone—exam questions are by far the most common DMs we get. So in this episode, we finally break it all down. We’re joined by Joyce Schnur, Senior VP at Kaplan, who walks us through the difference ... Show More
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