It is a proven fact that accounting is acknowledged to be one of the fastest growing fields today. Having a degree in accounting will open several interesting career paths. Many accountants, in order to accelerate their professional careers, will seek professional certifications. While the certified public accountant (CPA) examination is acknowledged as the most recognized of the certifications, others in the field, such as the certified internal auditor (CIA), certified fraud examiner (CFE), and the certified management accountant (CMA), are also recognized in importance.

For your discussion this week, find a certification in accounting or a related one in finance, such as the certified financial analyst (CFA), and post information about the certification in this week's thread. In addition, let me know which one interests you the most and how you would go about preparing to accomplish this great goal. Salary, jobs available, and other related information is what we will be looking for this week.