I have FAR and REG left for CPA. Not sure I really want to stay in Big 4. Want to move to Corporate Finance, FPA, or IB. Thinking of just pausing CPA and studying for GMAT. Never given time to study f

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Your almost there keep going get the CPA done , just go for it.

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You’re halfway there! Keep it up! Regardless of whether you stay in B4, the CPA would make you more marketable which equates to more pay. It only gets harder every year you delay.

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You have anxiety and want to leave PA for IB. I seriously can’t stop all of the lol’s.

But for real - these are other poor career choices if you suffer from high anxiety. Maybe a librarian job would be better

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If you stop now you will lose all your credits and have to retake the 2 you have passed. Keep going and try to knock them out.

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Yeah, finish it. Worth it

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Passing 2 exams is a serious accomplishment & taking a break could result in your credits dropping. Keep going!!!

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Thank you all for the encouragement!

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Of course. I’m not in audit anymore and in industry. Started on the CFA, but also working to finish the CPA as I’ve realized it’s benefits

If you are stressed by the CPA, not sure if IB will be the right move for you.. even so, wherever you interview will ask you why you don’t have it if you started in accounting. (And if you do have the CPA they’ll just gloss over it..). Good luck

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You’ll regret quitting now.

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Finish it

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Finish what you started.

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You’re halfway there, You got this - all the best 💪

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Or CPA and I suffer from anxiety with it. Figure I just do something that is less difficult for the time being. Been studying CPA for 2 1/2 years now and need some change. Any insight is helpful! Thanks.

Keep going! That is what perseverance is all about. Courage to push yourself even when you want to give up. Come on, you can do this!

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