Opinions on leaving public accounting after 2 years to pass CPA (for like 6 months), then return to PA after passing? Worth it?

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I think so. I wish I could do that, it was rough studying for CPA while working busy season hours.

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I’m currently thinking of doing the same, except in a much shorter period of time. It just hasn’t worked out for me to pass the exams while balancing all of my other commitments. My only hesitation is the chance that the firm doesn’t take you back

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I’ve requested and have been denied a leave multiple times now. This is really the only option left

I haven't heard of 6 mos but I think I know a few who took one to two months during the off season. They said it help and I might consider doing the same.

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