Is it safe to say that a CPA will set you up financially for life? Not necessarily rich but more along the likes of never having to worry about finding a job?

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I simply cannot believe a CPA with Big4 on their resume can’t find a job in this market. I can’t keep the skeezy recruiters off my back these days. Now I’m not saying that every available job out there is a good opportunity, but OP asked about job security not whether ideal jobs are immediately available once you get the letters.

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The idea of working for others with a CPA is just a backward move. Unconfirmed statistics, but 75% of CPAs excluding tax guys hate whatever they do right now. They are always looking to move in to a more rewarding role.

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I still cant find a new job with the cpa title D;

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I'd agree that CPA plus 2 years PA is a guarantee that you will never have to worry about finding a job.

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Hard no. Only thing it proves is you can take a test.

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CPA is a scam. Don't limit yourself

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Cpa only impresses non accountants.

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The bots are coming!

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You will always be able to find a job...in just may not be what you are looking for.

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@PwC1 it’s a “scam” in the same way that a college degree is. It’s absolutely not worth what people think it is, but the cost/benefit of attaining it is huge.

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As someone with a cpa and 2 years of public, that's not true. Been looking with no luck for months. Interviews, no offers. They've always gone with someone with more experience. My fucking coworkers.

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I’ve also always considered that the CPA gives one the ability to work for themselves. If you leave public, you could always work for yourself or look for contractor/PT jobs.

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CPA stands for- Cheap Professional Available- You fig out the rest.

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EY1 wtf D:

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I agree with kpmg 1 and kpmg2

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My more experienced fucking coworkers*

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Sad reality is these types of people aren’t limited to just Public Accounting

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i think a senior can snap their fingers and find a job but managers it's much harder. I been looking for months with no luck. Everyone I talk to wants a senior not a manager.

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Yes if you aren't socially awkward and have any semblance of intelligence.

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It’s not a 100% guarantee you’ll always have a job (think Great Recession), but it’s a very big way to get your résumé into the pile of resumes considered for a position. You still have to interview well enough

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