CPA + MBA = Corp Finance?

cmw0421
Tue, 25 May 2010 14:47:31 +0000

Thanks BK,

I’m not really interested in the investment world or the CFA. The CFA is definitely a better credential than a CPA (at least in the investment world).

I guess what I’m getting after is whether or not it is likely to get the CPA without an MS in accounting and a limited amount of acct classes.

I would seriously have to take a few online accounting classes from a keller or devry or similar school (I doubt I would even put it on my resume) just to get the core information for the exam. I really think I will be committed to studying for the exam.

I’m kind of discouraged by my poor undergrad performance, which is limiting me to a mid-low tier school (East Carolina).

My 2nd area of discussion is the career path I have (in my head) developed. I’m looking to work for 2 or 3 years in accounting, while doing the MBA, then I’ll get my CPA.

I’ll have 2-3 years of work exp, my MBA, and my CPA
Next i’m planning on going into either analysis, or cost accounting. Ultimately I want to go into management accounting.

If a management consultant opportunity opens up I would take that though :)