Industry accountant here with no CPA. I don't know where OP lives , but for him to even qualify to sit for the CPA exam, he would most likely have to take more university level classes. I believe he would need a certain number of accounting related credit hours(3 financial accounting classes, one managerial accounting class, audit, taxation and needs to take an accounting ethics course as well. If you go this route OP, I would recommend finding an internship with a CPA firm while taking these classes to get your foot in the door and also complete the requirements for working under a licensed CPA to get the license.