Professional Certifications

IT & Professional Certification Directory

Compare 5 credentials across cloud, security, networking, project management and data — exam focus areas, difficulty level, and salary context.

5 certifications
ACCA · Accounting
Issued by ACCA (accaglobal.com), accepted in 180+ countries. Recognized by every Big 4 firm globally. Covers financial r
Intermediate £40K–£80K
IIA · Accounting
The only globally accepted internal audit certification. Issued by IIA (theiia.org). Required for chief audit executives
Advanced $75K–$120K
CIMA / AICPA · Accounting
Issued by CIMA (cimaglobal.com), a division of AICPA. The world's largest professional body for management accountants.
Advanced £50K–£90K
IMA · Accounting
Issued by IMA (imanet.org). The CMA is the leading credential for management accounting, FP&A, and corporate finance glo
Intermediate $85K–$130K
AICPA / NASBA · Accounting
The gold standard in accounting issued by AICPA (aicpa-cima.com). Required to sign audit opinions in the US. Universally
Advanced $70K–$130K