Don’t have a CPA & I don’t want one. Why do accountants gag when you say this 😂😂😭

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It's a lot of time, energy, and money for a certification that probably won't help you be better in your job.
I'm going for it, but it's not the greatest option for everyone.

You can absolutely work your way up to management and even controller roles for smaller organizations without a CPA and enjoy a nice upper middle class lifestyle.
Remember that you can always come back and do it.

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