[Nemesis75]

Hello all,

Currently I’m working as a staff accountant at a multinational company in the vacation ownership/timeshare exchange industry. Most of the work I’ve been doing has been within A/P. I also have aspirations to become a CPA. My question to you guys is if its worth pursuing growth opportunities at my current employer as opposed to public accounting as an auditor?

I’ve been with my current employer for about 6 months now and I’m uncertain if I can even challenge for a senior staff position. In addition the prospect of being pigeon holed into account payable doesn’t interest me.I plan to participate in my university’s campus recruiting activities this semester since I’m still eligible as a recent graduate.

Let me know what you all think.

[jkpoker1]

I would start studying for the CPA exam if I was you and go to your school's accounting event. I would look for a job in public if that is the route you would like to go. It really depends on how much you like your industry position. If you find A/P ok (and more attractive hours), I would just study in my free time and pass the exam asap. I believe that attaining your CPA license even without the require experience will make you a very valuable asset to accounting firms because you have a leg up on others applying for staff accountant positions since they don't have the cpa exam completed most likely. Good luck

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