Soon to be S1 with no CPA (I know, I know) and looking to jump ship shortly after promo. Is a senior gig in industry (GL, IA, SEC reporting, etc.) a reach?

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Get your CPA. Every job I apply for the first question they ask is if I have it or not.

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I was at a regional firm with CPA and all the job opportunities I looked at basically said "CPA required. Big 4 experience preferred."

Anecdotal. Written requirements don't always reflect reality.

I don't feel like having the CPA is something that makes you stand out or be special, it's a minimum requirement for many good accounting jobs. An MBA or MAcc might help you overcome lack of CPA in some situations, and in some cases might be considered more important.

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Maybe pass one so you can say at least mention in interviews that you’re in the process of getting it

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Or once you get the job,use your free time to get the CPA so you have it for the next time you're competing for a promotion or trying to find a new job

You will fall behind any applicant who has their CPA, unfortunately. Not gonna say it isn't possible but I'd really use this WFH time to get it.

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