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How Can I Go Into Finance Industry Without A Finance Degree? by stevebent(m): 6:58am On Apr 21, 2019
Hello. My name's Steve. I am an HND holder in one of the environmental science courses. I recently discovered that I have passion for Finance/Accounting.

As someone with zero academic experience or knowledge on finance/accounting, how can I become an expert in the field?

I've seen some posts on here about the CIS program and ICAN program but I am still confused. Which is better on the long run career wise and in terms of job prospects? Can I do both?

After the certification can I use it for BSc/MSC? As most positions require a finance degree for job.

I need your advise and suggestions pls. I intend to start something soon.
Thank you.
Re: How Can I Go Into Finance Industry Without A Finance Degree? by sheriwin3910: 7:53am On Apr 21, 2019
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Re: How Can I Go Into Finance Industry Without A Finance Degree? by Sayboy: 8:09pm On Apr 21, 2019
Hi Steve,

The finance industry is very open so far you can get the technical knowledge required.

Now that you just realized you have passion for Finance)Accounting, enroll for ICAN.

Although CFA will give you an edge, it's quite expensive tho.

If you have the fund too, opt for an MBA at a top Business School, companies will be lining up to employ you.
Re: How Can I Go Into Finance Industry Without A Finance Degree? by stevebent(m): 9:09pm On Apr 21, 2019
Sayboy:
Hi Steve,

The finance industry is very open so far you can get the technical knowledge required.

Now that you just realized you have passion for Finance)Accounting, enroll for ICAN.

Although CFA will give you an edge, it's quite expensive tho.

If you have the fund too, opt for an MBA at a top Business School, companies will be lining up to employ you.

Appreciate your comment sayboy. I will begin to look into ICAN.

How soon can I finish this ICAN as a beginner? And what do I have to do next after finishing the program?
Re: How Can I Go Into Finance Industry Without A Finance Degree? by spenca: 7:06am On May 04, 2019
Your major at the diploma level may not be that paramount to some employers. The head of capital at my previous workplace has a Bsc in building however he got the CFA designate. My advise is ICAN is an accounting certification that touches finance just a little bit, if the goal is to be an accountant then this is no brainer. However, Most of my friends with ACA designate come over to tap knowledge of the finance and investment world. If you look at going into investment and finance, go with CIS - CFA . You will thank me later . On the other hand there are loads of folks out there in both fields with neither certification blooming however they have the required knowledge

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Re: How Can I Go Into Finance Industry Without A Finance Degree? by stevebent(m): 8:30am On May 04, 2019
spenca:
Your major at the diploma level may not be that paramount to some employers. The head of capital at my previous workplace has a Bsc in building however he got the CFA designate. My advise is ICAN is an accounting certification that touches finance just a little bit, if the goal is to be an accountant then this is no brainer. However, Most of my friends with ACA designate come over to tap knowledge of the finance and investment world. If you look at going into investment and finance, go with CIS - CFA . You will thank me later . On the other hand there are loads of folks out there in both fields with either certification blooming however they have the required knowledge

Thank you for your advice.
Are you also in the same field?
Can I contact you?
Re: How Can I Go Into Finance Industry Without A Finance Degree? by spenca: 6:24pm On May 04, 2019
stevebent:


Thank you for your advice.
Are you also in the same field?
Can I contact you?

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Re: How Can I Go Into Finance Industry Without A Finance Degree? by J0nyb0y(m): 10:27am On Nov 09, 2021
stevebent:
Hello. My name's Steve. I am an HND holder in one of the environmental science courses. I recently discovered that I have passion for Finance/Accounting.

As someone with zero academic experience or knowledge on finance/accounting, how can I become an expert in the field?

I've seen some posts on here about the CIS program and ICAN program but I am still confused. Which is better on the long run career wise and in terms of job prospects? Can I do both?

After the certification can I use it for BSc/MSC? As most positions require a finance degree for job.

I need your advise and suggestions pls. I intend to start something soon.
Thank you.


Hi, how did this go for you, did you pursue your career in finance? How did you go about it please?
I have a friend in exactly same situation and need advice on how to enter the finance industry with history Bsc
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