Anyone else with big 4 experience looking to find a rewarding career path with an undergrad degree in accounting? What career options are out there without having to go back to school?

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If you think Big4 may not be for you but you still want to use your accounting degree I'd definitely recommend that you take a look at some of the opportunities available in the FBI, CIA, Secret Service, or other federal agencies. They are often trying to recruit people with accounting experience for agent and non- agent positions.

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