Is an MBA worth it? I’m in track for an IT Audit Manager position in the next couple years, have Big 4 experience, and am satisfied with the idea of staying in audit for the foreseeable future (but open to other risk relate roles). Is an MBA going to do anything for me as I look to move up in the audit world in the future? Or should I just focus on doing quality work and not waste my time with an MBA?

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Save the MBA for a career change. Just get IT audit certs, CPA/CISA/CISSP

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Thanks for the reply. Should have noted I have CPA, I’m studying for CISA, and will consider CISSP in the future.

Cpa and cisa is golden. MBA Definitely wouldn’t hurt. I’d recommend if your company is paying for it

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Hey what's your experience? I have no IT background but I believe the future is with IT audit. I have 4 years of big 4 audit experience. And gonna start studying for cisa soon. Do you have any insights on career changes?

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Yah that's where I am. Firm is helping me to connect with RAS team. Can you also recommend me what to study to perform well as IT auditor? Do you do programming at all?

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Masters are good, but certifications are better in my opinion. My experience I'd rather hire CPA/CISA etc over masters. Masters is great for industry side or personal accomplishment. Public accounting I have never seen the payback for a masters of any kind.

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Def see return in advisory

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