Is the CPA worth it?

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Like anything it depends. What are your career goals? Both short-term and long-term

I don't see myself doing anything besides accounting work-related

Super worth it when you have and someone else does not have it. I just love telling street people that i am cpa so i can get peppered with tax related questions. Also my name just got 3 additional letters. There you have it, go get yours!

Yes

If you plan on being an accountant then yes

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