Is there anyway into the big four as a SA without a CPA (currently in a middle market firm (BDO,GT,RSM), I came from a non-audit background and I never had to get my CPA but have ample experience.

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There are tons of senior associates without their CPA

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As a senior you don't need it to get interviews, just say you're working towards it. You'll basically be prevented from promo to manager though until you get it. Just went through interviews at B4 for senior positions without my cpa

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What is your current position? How man Years of experience? What are you looking to get into?

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