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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.
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.