The MBA for Chartered Accountants – How useful is it?

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Are you a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) considering a top MBA program (through the GMAT route) like ISB in India or one among many top globally renowned names like London Business School (LBS), Wharton, or Harvard Business School (HBS)? The first thing that comes to mind when a Chartered Accountant thinks of an MBA is often around whether an MBA is really needed. Chartered Accountants compete with MBA graduates in finance positions in leading corporate organizations around the world, so this question is very relevant. In fact, many CAs reach the pinnacle of corporate life, as CFO / CEO, without MBA degrees as well. In fact, after having spent years pursuing the CA certification, completing the mandatory articleship (which is gruelling, to say the least), and then gaining work experience, a CA already has a lot of business exposure and experience. So, should a CA really consider pursuing an MBA at all? Or is it best to pass on the option?

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