Getting my MBA, have my CPA and been in the insurance industry for 10 years. Total Comp is $175k+15% bonus.
How would you suggest I make the jump to finance with slightest drop in comp? In the midwest, willing to relocate but not to NY or Cali.
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I’d imagine you would do the typical post-mba associate route. Plenty of info out there about that path. With a CPA I think you’d be in good shape to make the move with a solid why and good interviewing
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