Hi all, need some advice on my future from those whom have life experience. I’ve been in the accounting field for around 4 years. I enjoy my job, but I prefer the business side of things, less accounting itself. I would like to enter consulting later in the year so I’m tied up with what I should do next… my work has offered me paid ACCA/CIMA (UK) however I am looking at an MBA as it interests me more and is recognised more internationally.. what should I do?

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