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CPA Qualification vs MBA Degree: Which is Better?
This document compares the CPA qualification to the MBA degree, highlighting the MBA's well-rounded education, networking opportunities, and versatility, while emphasizing the CPA's quicker completion, relevance to accounting professionals, and global recognition. Both qualifications have their advantages depending on career goals and job market demands. Ultimately, achieving your dream job involves considering education, experience, and performance, and pursuing both qualifications is suggested if feasible.
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- 1. CPA vs MBA Which qualification is better for you? Copyright © 2014 IPasstheCPAExam.com
- 2. I am the… Publisher of IPassTheCPAExam.com Author of “How to Pass the CPA Exam” (Wiley, July 2013) Today’s topic: How to compare the CPA qualification to an MBA degree
- 3. Why MBA couldbe better . . . MBA
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- 5. MBA CPA •Normally takes 2 years • Accounting, finance, marketing, business and more • Broader education • Typically 12 months of study • Accounting and taxation
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- 7. In an MBAprogram, you interact with students and professors and learn about… Ideas Team work Brain storming Sharing Collaboration Discussion
- 8. There are informationsessions and career centers on campus. Professors may even recommend you to companies for interviews
- 9. 3. No MaintenanceCost after Getting Degree
- 10. MBA CPA Nomaintenance cost License fees CPE courses
- 11. 4. MBA isMore Versatile
- 12. MBA and finance qualifications (e.g. CFA) are better for jobs in finance and investment.
- 13. Why CPA Couldbe Better… CPA
- 14. 1. Faster and Less Expensive
- 15. CPA exam typicallydone in 12 months Can keep your full time job Degree programs typically take 2 years, studying full time
- 16. 2. More Relevantto Accounting Professionals
- 17. CPA is highlyrelevant and valued by these professions: CPA: Definite Advantage Financial accounting Management accounting Taxation
- 18. Fulfill educational requirements Junior position Senior position CPA license Hired! Complete experience requirements A Definite Path Promotion in CPA firms
- 19. 3. Globally Recognized Standard
- 20. CPA is auniform standard Well recognized by companies, head hunters and recruiters While some MBA schools are “diploma mills” and not useful
- 21. CPA is: Professional qualification for accountants CPA MBA is: Academic degree Good only from reputable institutions MBA
- 22. At the endof the day…. CPA or MBA is Not the Deciding Factor How to Get Your Dream Job? Need to consider: Education Experience Interview performance
- 23. How About Both CPA and MBA? Sure, if you have the time!
- 24. Plan, Study andPass the CPA exam on your first attempt with... IPassTheCPAExam.com