Leave CPA off resume?

Looking for some solid advice..

Should I leave CPA off my resume?

My undergrad major was accounting. I then worked in audit and became a licensed CPA. I will be starting my MBA soon at a top 15 school. I would like to pursue the following post-mba jobs: consulting (strategy), corporate strategy, and rotational leadership positions. I don't want to be stereotyped / pigeonholed... which I have experienced to some extent already.

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The CPA is a very valuable designation, I know many executives who are in AM, PE, VC, HF, & IB who have their CPA. I assume the CPA's I work with know what they are talking about because they have their license.

I would for sure leave it on! Once you get your MBA & have a story why you want to move away from accounting, the CPA will be a valuable asset to your career.

 
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