How useful is a CPA license in finding a non-accounting job? Eventually I want to go into more of a financial analyst role but tbh I’m curious about what most people leave auditing to go into. I’m open to anything.

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I just put in my two weeks and purchased a fishing boat. Hired two deck hands who have started prepping the boat and planning the route. Really anything is possible

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Wow congrats if serious. Serious change of lifestyle, what drew you to that path?

It’s a pretty specialized license geared towards accounting/tax . I don’t think people would look at your title and infer that you have some specific characteristics because of it. Your experience would have to speak to that.

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