VideoDespite the struggle to fit education into their schedules, most finance professionals admit it's worth it. "People want CFOs to have that certification," says McAlister. "It's hard for a C-level person to be out of the office for that amount of time just to keep those letters, but in this environment, I'm glad I do." — Kate O'Sullivan
| Study Hall Continuing professional education hours required to maintain various certifications. |
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| Certification | Annual CPE Hours | |
| CPA | 40 on average; varies by state | |
| CFA | 20-hour voluntary program | |
| CMA | 30 | |
| CFM | 30 | |
| CTP | 36 every three years | |
| Sources: NASBA; CFA Institute; IMA; AFP | ||
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