Econ vs. Accounting Master's Degree - Which is better?

If I already have a finance background and I don't want to do an MSF, which would be better for breaking in to IB?

Obviously school and location matters but what if those are the same?

 

OP, I would still consider an MSF. Rest of you: you guys really think Econ? I've met a few people who have accounting masters doing IB and I would think most MACC degrees are in the business school while most econ degrees seem to be in the main campus graduate school. Just a thought.

 
DrPeterVenkman:
OP, I would still consider an MSF. Rest of you: you guys really think Econ? I've met a few people who have accounting masters doing IB and I would think most MACC degrees are in the business school while most econ degrees seem to be in the main campus graduate school. Just a thought.

Hypothetically I think the ultimate (purely academic career) route is:

BS: ACC MBA: FIN PhD: Econ

Here to learn and hopefully pass on some knowledge as well. SB if I helped.
 

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