You sound like you need to do a lot more thinking and research on this. CIMA is the most practical of the accounting quals. Most people do it part time, whilst working, but you will need to get a couple of weeks off for each stage to study / do exams. Some of the consultancies (Deloitte, I think) will sponsor you through it. PWC used to have an excellent scheme, before IBM cut it down at the takeover, leaving all the part qualifieds stiffed. You should try to get on one of these schemes, as they will second you into industry to get your practical experience, which you need to get to qualift.As for whether it'll help you get into an MBA, the answer is that it won't harm you. Indeed, it shows you can hold down a job and apply yourself at the same time. The truth is, in a few years time, with the letters after your name, you may decide to pass on the MBA anyway.Go for it I say, but checkout www.cimaglobal.org first.
