Accounting professionals can be found in every industry and in organizations of all sizes, from multinational companies to small businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. They perform a broad variety of tasks related to financial reporting, budgeting, compliance with federal or state regulations, and depending on their role, they may be responsible for recording and analyzing an organizations’ financial information, auditing, tax reporting, consulting, risk assessment and more.
While some accounting career paths are more straightforward, others may require additional education or licensing, which is exactly the case for those evaluating the differences and similarities of a CPA vs. MBA and how can each contribute to their career goals.
In this article, we’ll compare both by looking at what they have in common, how they are different and which path may be right for you depending on your personal and professional goals.