I am a Commerce Graduate having experience of 3 years in General Accounting, which MBA programme should I pursue for a career in the same?

Hi Akshay, You can opt MBA in finance and accounting. MBA in Finance does not lead only to investment banks and securities firms. It offers numerous possibilities in the corporate world too. Finance Managers can become Accounting Managers who prepare finance reports for the company, or Financial Analysts who focus on developing financial strategies and go about money management for the company. Financial Analysis forms the basis of strategic planning, managing alliances, and making every-day decisions in a management. From mergers to expansion to global financing, MBA in Finance offers you a highly specialised knowledge which accelerates the success of an individual as well as success of the businesses where they work", says Suresh Agrawal who has been teaching Finance students for years. "Finance Management is for people who are in love with numbers and balance sheet, have high end analytical skills and are more comfortable working at the back end of the company. Finance specialisation in MBA can prepare you for exciting careers in investment banking, merchant banking, financial consultancies, financial institutions, and international finance, says Ravi Jain, HR Professional with two decades of experience. Finance MBA coursework can provide a solid background for the prestigious CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam or the equally venerated CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam. Those who pursue MBA in Finance can take up the following job profiles: Cash Managers Risk and Insurance Managers Credit Managers Management Consultants Investment Banking Associates and later Investment Bankers Treasurers and Finance Officers Controllers (who prepare budget reports for regulatory agencies and business management, do audits and prepare cash management strategies). The C Position: CFO or Chief Financial Officers supervise all financial and accounting operations, strategies, and policies of the company.

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