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18 Jul 2016, 21:23
Kudos
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Hello,
I wanted to see what people thought about my current situation:
Studied non-accounting major in undergrad.
Currently working in merchandising
Post-MBA I actually want to pursue corporate finance/general management programs. I know that for a lot of corporate finance positions (especially FP&A) they want people with deep accounting expertise and/or CPAs.
Based on what I've seen, it doesn't look like MBA programs offer enough accounting in the curriculum to possibly be able to sit for CPA certification.
Would it be better to get my MS in ACCT and then work for a couple of years and then apply for an MBA after?
Or would it be better to pursue an MBA and then if I need a CPA just taking supplemental classes while working full time?
I wanted to see what people thought about my current situation:
Studied non-accounting major in undergrad.
Currently working in merchandising
Post-MBA I actually want to pursue corporate finance/general management programs. I know that for a lot of corporate finance positions (especially FP&A) they want people with deep accounting expertise and/or CPAs.
Based on what I've seen, it doesn't look like MBA programs offer enough accounting in the curriculum to possibly be able to sit for CPA certification.
Would it be better to get my MS in ACCT and then work for a couple of years and then apply for an MBA after?
Or would it be better to pursue an MBA and then if I need a CPA just taking supplemental classes while working full time?
18 Jul 2016, 22:57
Kudos
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gongbu2
Hi Gongbu,
Why not do both together? Kill two birds with one stone.
There are several MBA programs across the rankings that have a relationship with the CFA institute. These cover about 70% of the CFA course through the three levels. I am positing some links, which will help you learn more about the program:
1. A list of CFA affiliated colleges
2. Sample Program offering at one b-school
Also, do check out the curriculum of the accounting specialization offered by many business schools.
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