<p>how do you start/work your way up? do most/all CFO's have MBA's? and majors in economics or finance?</p>
<p>Accounting is the single most important skill a CFO will possess.</p>
<p>So in order of importance (note: this is job-related - remember this is CFO specific related), I'd say:</p>
<p>CPA > CFA > MBA</p>
<p>Remember the CFO's primary responsibility is the management of a company's finances, overseeing the production of accurate and timely financial reports, and if it is a public company, liaising with the Wall St. analyst community to discuss quarterly / yearly earnings, performance etc.</p>
<p>Of course the CFO particiates on other management issues - but his primary focus is on the company's finances rather than strategy (i.e. more-MBA related things)</p>
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