[Anonymous]

Hello,

I have been thinking about this issue alot… I graduated from college with an accounting degree and worked a little for one of the big four accounting firms as an auditor. After that I went to work as an accountant for a large petorchemical company. However, I found out that accounting is not what I like to do. Recenly, I received an offer to work as a contract specialist in a large oil comany.

During the time I worked as an accountant, I worked a little on the CPA exam. I know that it will take alot of efforts and sacrifice to pass. However, I do realize that the CPA designation is valuble. Do you think that I should continue working on the CPA if I’m not planning to work in finance function? Is it worth it? Does it help in other areas of the business? I’m not sure if anyone went through what I’m giong through. The reason I’m still thinking about CPA is because I think that I have high understanding of accounting as a knowledge, however, I’m not into working in finace or accounting. My career path if I accept the new job offer will be contracts advisor.

Thanks alot for your support

[msgolds]

I think in this case you really need to do a cost-benefit analysis. Will the benefits of obtaining your CPA outweigh the cost of the review course, testing fees, time, etc? How do you expect the CPA to benefit you in the long-term? I'm not sure what you will be doing in your capacity as a contract specialist, but I work as a contract auditor for the government, and I my job is exponentially easier when I work with contracting staff who have a background in finance and accounting. That said, think about how the actual credential will benefit you. Will you get a bonus or promotion potential? Would your experience as a contract specialist combined with the CPA help you get another job later?

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