Shall I pursue CA, prepare for CAT or else do MBA after CS?

I am interested in finance (investment banking, portfolio management, corporate finance and strategy making.

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Asked by Muskan Aggarwal

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Simran Kumari | Contributor-Level 6

3 years ago

Hi. Muskan. Choosing the right career path can be a challenging decision, and it's essential to consider several factors like your interests, skills, and goals. Based on the options you have provided, here are some insights: Pursuing CA (Chartered Accountancy) is an excellent option if you have an i

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Raj Shakya | Scholar-Level 16

7 years ago

If you want to do MBA to become an investment banker or portfolio manager, you can directly do an MBA. There are no such requirements like CA or CS for going for these profiles. Save your time and money and directly do an MBA from some reputed and top institute like IIM - A, B, C, L, K, I or IIFT De

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Vivek Ranjan | Contributor-Level 7

7 years ago

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Sourav Mishra | Beginner-Level 3

8 years ago

If you're good in maths and English then I will suggest you to go for CAT and if you're not good in either of these then go for CA. Your success possibility will be higher in CA.

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Priyanka Solanki | Beginner-Level 5

8 years ago

Hi, Some of the options are: - 1. CS Company Secretary. 2. CMA Cost Accountants. 3. CFA Chartered Financial Analyst. 4. CISA Certified information system auditor. 5. ACCA or CIMA.

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