30 September 2009
Hi, I am a MBA (Finance) professional working in the finance departement of a firm. My field of choice is Corporate Finance. As per my profession everything looks good till now. I have just started working and would want that i can learn as much as possible in initial few years. I want suggestion regarding the following:
1. Is MBA a good enough degree to further your career in the field of Corporate Finance considering there's a direct competition with CA's. 2. Do the BIG FOUR, auditing firms hire MBA from the market? Is there any scope for me to apply for them? 3. With which degrees, if any required, should i equip myself to keep myself competitive in comparison to CA's?
I am a worried fresher in the job market, Please suggest to ease my worries and plan my career path.
30 September 2009
Liked your attitude to stay ahead in the Career. A better option for you is CFA (International), FRM etc. in order to lead a good career growth in the area of Investment Banking. I doubt whether CA firms would employ an MBA instead of a CA for Corporate Finance. I would advice you to try Investment Banks.
30 September 2009
As i said my area of interest is corporate finance, i would like if anyone can suggest whether doing a CA is a must and also the question about the Big Four MBA hirings.
01 October 2009
To enter into the corporate finance CA is not required since you have MBA finance alternatively you do Company secretary course which will help to promote to the stage of CFO in a company. To cut the cost the companies now prefer cs with mba finace or ca.
02 October 2009
Thank you for the all the advice, received till now. But i am still a lot confused. Whether i should do a CA or CS or is my present qualification (MBA) enough to advance in my selected field of corporate finance. Would really appreciate some more comments on this.
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