Finance and Economics From a "Non-Target"...bad idea?

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<p>I'm thinking about doing finance and econ double major from a "non-target" state school, and then want to attend a good masters in accounting program (for non-acct majors of course) so I can sit for the CPA. What I'm concerned about though is if I change my mind about the CPA, am I screwed because I didn't major in accounting and my school isn't Wharton?</p>

<p>Also, is my current plan (that is attending the masters program and getting the CPA even though I didn't major in accounting) a decent idea, or do I really need to major in accounting? The thing is, while I kind of like accounting, I mostly just want the CPA, and I enjoy economics and finance much more, but is what I'm doing too risky?</p>

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<p>Sounds like you want to be a CPA for the name only? What?</p>

<p>View my thread:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/business-major/759527-anyone-who-wants-go-into-investment-banking.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/business-major/759527-anyone-who-wants-go-into-investment-banking.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Note 5.</p>

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<p>Nah, I’m not looking at a CPA for the name. My goal is now to become a CFO at a F500 company, and I’ve heard that having a finance/accounting background + a CPA is a great combo, especially since many CFOs have their CPAs, and with SOX, the CPA will help even more.</p>

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<p>You have a better chance of becoming a banker than a CFO of a large company. Just saying.</p>

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<p>OK, maybe not CFO of a F500. That’s unrealistic. But there are opportunities to be a CFO at small, local companies too, aren’t there?</p>

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<p>there are plenty of CFO who do not have their MBA or a CPA. Being a CFO of a small company is of course much easier than a f500 company but you still need to work from the ground up regardless of what you major in or what degrees you get. Even if you have your CPA, if you have no experience in management, you will end up in entry level or associates. From there, you gain experience, become manager, meet the right people, get recommended, and move up from there. </p>

<p>There is only 1 CFO per company. Unless the CFO messes up or steps down, you will not be able to succeed his position.</p>