Those in PE, VC or IB...for an MBA would you recommend a concentration in accounting, finance, or both accounting and finance? I’m currently enrolled in both, but kinda hoping for just finance...any guidance?

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Glad to hear, because I’d LOVE to drop the accounting concentration

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