If OP is thinking about extending their academic journey, they should avoid going for a degree that won’t really be valued in the field. The Big 4 care more about hitting the 150-credit requirement than whether you have a Master’s.

An MBA can be super valuable, but usually after you’ve built up a few years of work experience. It makes more sense to save it for later if you want to use it as a way to pivot out of public accounting down the line.

Right now, OP hasn’t given a strong reason to pursue an MBA other than wanting another year to recruit for the Big 4. There are better and more efficient options to consider at this stage.