[Anonymous]

…another finance related position?

I am interested in hearing stories about life after public accounting, but most particularly investment banking and other competitive/lucrative fields.

Also, what are all the ways you think obtaining a CPA helps in your future other than an accounting related position? (Need some motivation 🙂 )

[cpa1982]

You need to get MBA from top business school if you want to make a switch to High paying finance jobs (Investment banking, private equity, asset management). CPA is helpful in Corporate Finance but not so much in other areas.

[Anonymous]

MBA really? Is that typically a requirement? Specialization in Finance I'm assuming? (Have been working public for a few years so just starting to research new opportunities again)

[cpa1982]

Yes most of the time, its require having MBA from top business school. Even those who started in investment banking, private equity after undergrad, required to leave after 2 years to get their MBA.

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