# Accounting vs FP&A: Which Path Gets You to CFO Faster?

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Podcast: [The Diary of a CFO](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798)
Published: 2025-09-04T00:28:37+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-diary-of-a-cfo/2198115
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## Resource

Controller vs FP&A : which path gives you a better shot at the CFO seat? Wassia Kamon has done both. In this solo episode, she reveals why neither route guarantees success on its own and what truly sets future CFOs apart. Drawing on her first year as a CFO, Wassia introduces her Executive Readiness Framework and explains how to develop the executive substance, influence, and presence boards and CEOs look for. Whether you're in the weeds of the close or building forecasts, this is the episode that will change how you think about your next move. Resources mentioned: The Free CFO Readiness AssessmentWhether becoming a CFO is your goal or not, this assessment highlights the competencies that matter most at the VP level and above, in finance.Get your CFO score here: https://thecfo.scoreapp.com/ Learning Hub for Aspiring CFOsTo learn more about how to become a CFO, visit: https://thediaryofacfo.com/resources

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