this is awesome. i found my answer - that CPA (Aus) is the easiest accounting cert out there.

yeah, am looking into adding a certified accounting cert under my belt. It helps to open some doors. I find that in the FI sector today, whilst there is a push for more analytical skillet and industry knowledge, there is still a preference for Chartered Acc Cert as an added bonus for quite a few roles.

Of course, if just with that cert, it is pretty much useless. But if there are competitors for the role, some may prefer to go for more 'traditional' candidates that has some industry knowledge and an Acc cert than one with that checks all other boxes but without the cert.