Is getting a CPA really worth it?
Does anyone that have it know if it really did open more doors and provide more pay?

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It definitely helps. Also, a lot of PA firms won't promote to manager without it.

The CPA is desired a lot more by the industry as well.

Get it now and you'll have it forever. I always tell everyone to get it as soon as they can, while having the least amount of stress and responsibilities in their lives (exceptions exist). Don't give up, no matter how many tries it takes. The investment will pay off.

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This happened to me personally. Doubled my base salary in a year and a half from passing. Sometimes the only reason I get an interview is because of the CPA. I got my current job by being a CPA. Results vary for everyone but it definitely helped me personally

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I no longer practice yet the designation has helped my life a lot! It’s helped me run my business successfully and uncover my dad was the victim of elder fraud. It’s crazy to see how valuable all that information becomes.

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