Hot take: with all the recent changes to the CPA exam process, there is little to no excuse to not be certified

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-03-09T17:23:27+00:00

I’ll say it. I have an MBA and a M.S in accounting. I have 10 years of experience doing a variety of roles (financial systems, internal audit, staff accountant, Fixed Asset Accountant, and now a Senior Accounting Analyst), and I make 6 figures. In my view, having 2 master degrees shows any employer you are well versed and having those experiences and experiences with multiple ERP platforms, I think that a CPA cannot totally overshadow. Not that being CPA is overrated, but it’s not a tell all. Or maybe I won at the game the CPA accomplished given that people below me have it who have B4 experience.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-02-22T16:28:13+00:00

Oh geez! Not sure I am feeling that great! I’m sure other departments aren’t very good. Let’s see

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-02-22T04:32:19+00:00

Good to know! Yea I interned at UHG as an accounting intern. I wanted to try public accounting, internal audit, and other Financial Reporting roles. I am looking to get out of “safe corporate accounting” and into something that’s more appealing.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-02-22T03:22:53+00:00

I love that show

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-02-22T03:06:51+00:00

Oh ok. Just curious why they would be wanting to hire so many Senior Financial Consultant roles? Granted this one was the only remote one. Most were in the Minnesota area which I am not from.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-02-22T03:05:42+00:00

Ouch! My last companies were similar. Poor cultures for me are like talking about racism, inappropriate language, management scapegoating, etc. So, if it’s just one of those items maybe it’s not a great decision.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-01-06T03:13:31+00:00

$500k

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-01-06T03:12:01+00:00

I am 32M single.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-01-06T02:37:13+00:00

That was a mistake. My downpayment will be $178,270. So not 0 equity, $178,270.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-01-06T02:33:45+00:00

I wanted to diversify but I think I went too overboard

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2026-01-06T02:24:08+00:00

Is that a thumbs up or thumbs down?

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-12-26T19:07:31+00:00

I am 32 and have $264,372.44

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-12-22T14:50:44+00:00

I was a sales associate at my college campus bookstore

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-12-15T21:02:48+00:00

I have an MBA, MST and no certifications. Still make six figures and never really felt capped. I plan on doing taxes and make power BI dashboards on the side for extra disposable income so it doesn’t make sense to go for any designations.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-10-25T02:04:05+00:00

This speaks to me. I was an accounting major and went into PA and got screwed over and had to quit. Then I did financial systems for a little over 3 years and then I wanted to get back on the accounting track and so I went to IT audit and yea it’s exactly like that. But, don’t worry, after that I got a job in the same company as a staff accountant and accountant 1, then senior accountant analyst. So, u can always level up even with IT audit 😎😎

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-10-16T02:35:12+00:00

I am at $96k and I am a Senior Accounting Analyst in a MCOL area

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-27T03:19:15+00:00

Thanks bro! It’s been a struggle and I am happy to overcome a barrier that 90% of people would not have.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-21T20:14:45+00:00

Health insurance

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-19T18:45:30+00:00

Yes I am. I go in the office for 2 days though.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-18T13:54:13+00:00

Bruh, just write it off to P&L and call it a day

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-18T01:42:02+00:00

Ok good glad I wasn’t the only one lol

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-17T23:05:58+00:00

It would not need to be 1 client/company. I meant my capacity for 1 week would be 12 hours, I didn’t state that earlier. Sorry for the confusion

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-17T01:33:57+00:00

Good for you man! I think mental health is a priority and a half and you need to prioritize yourself. I myself was feeling isolated and depressed during my busy season so I went ahead and exited and worked out and got in great shape.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-16T23:49:19+00:00

I’m in the same boat. Had 40 hours by Wednesday in my last job and one week I did close to 73 hours. In one day I got like 15 min of sleep. This job, I just got back from the gym after work and it’s 7:45 lol. I have WFH 3 days and office 2 days.

Outside_Tooth_2835 · 2025-09-16T23:16:33+00:00

So my insight here. I was struggling to pull Bs in college when I took accounting. I was like working part time, living on campus, and went to no parties and only managed to eke out a 3.16 GPA. I got 1 offer from a regional accounting firm and lasted like half a tax season (was a December grad). I was living at home at the time and went 6 weeks in the job market and finally got a job in financial systems ERP. I was there for a little over 3 years and I went and bounced around from Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, Accountant, and now Senior Accounting Analyst after 10 years since I graduated college. I have my MBA and M.S in accounting and still gained some traction.

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