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By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:46:30 +0000

How probable is it that by passing the CPA exam, one would increase their earning potential by $18,000 a year and to extrapolate that across a career? Is it just me or does that seem highly overstated!

By: GS

GS — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:39:48 +0000

Dear All,

Though this message of mine do not correspond so much with the forum but I am writing this here because I see my fellow mates here who have similar work exp or education. I am from Asia and currently in US for more than a year on dependent visa. I have Chartered accountant degree from my hometown and completed my CPA here in less than 5 months. I have work exp of almost 6 years. As I am on dependent visa here, this country rules doesn’t allow me to work. I applied to almost 1000+ jobs and got some interviews, but rejected in all coz of visa issues. I wonder with such a qualification, work exp with Big 4, why are they afraid to apply for my visa and that too when many visa are left..I am still patiently applying for jobs and trying m luck.

My appeal is, if there is anyone, who knows about any opportunity which can suit my profile, then please let me know, I am very keen for this job and will put my life in to it. Thanks

By: bobo

bobo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:45:23 +0000

hey cpachaser,
yea, its tough when you are older. i see myself in a few years maybe going solo with a bookkeeping business, business advisory type of business. not interested in hard core auditing, just doesnt interest me at all. considering the economy as it is and its still not getting better, getting the cpa MAYBE will give me the edge if i am not able to go on my own. working for a firm at the entry level you really have to accept the fact you wont have a personal life, its secondary to their needs. they know they can hire fresh grads for cheap and work them hard for a couple of years until they move on. if audit work is what you really want, you have to work for the small local firm that will probably have people your age or close to it that may just believe in work balance. i personally liked accounting in the beginning of my career but the hours really killed me, i refused to keep working so many hours at the expense of not being home with my family and when i was, i was too tired to do anything!!

By: cpachaser

cpachaser — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:27:25 +0000

I’m similiar to your situation, bobo. I’m 40, same years of accounting experience, passed the CPA exam, and have struggled to work with or for an active cpa or to obtain the interest of a local or regional CPA firm. Tough field/industry to obtain professional designation.

By: bobo

bobo — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:36:29 +0000

15 years of accounting experience, not really that interested anymore in accounting but need to eat. turning 47 in a week. question – is it worth getting the cpa license NOW even though i dont have any public experience? i guess i a am trying to hedge my bets with staying employed by adding those three initials after my name but no audit experience at all. california allows cpa certification without audit hours… thanks

By: cpachaser

cpachaser — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:15:19 +0000

Is there an age limit to where a firm will not consider hiring you?

By: cpachaser

cpachaser — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:00:24 +0000

Anon111,

Thanks for the post. I’ll try every way possible and hopefully, some path will bear fruit.

By: lee

lee — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:45:51 +0000

Look at your whole package-yes a whole bunch of C’s and other leters after your name is great, however,there has to be more than that.I don’t think there is any conspiracy by anyone not to hire people who have already passed the exam.