[songhee7]

Hi everyone,

I’ve passed 3 sections and now I’m waiting on Reg. score.

I’m planning to send out my resume staring June when I get back to the states.

My questions are,

1) I would like to start with an auditing sector and get a license in 2-3 years, then decide which sector (tax, audit, consulting, etc) I would fit the best. I was wondering how other people decide which field they want to specialize in.

2) I’m Korean and moved to the states 7 years ago and have 5 years non-accounting business experience in the south. I have an undergraduate degree in BA, and took accounting classes to earn credits necessary to sit for CA CPA exam last year. Without having a dgree in the states, is it almost impossible to get a job in an accounting firm? Or do I still have chances if I get CPA certificate? I speak some Japanese besides English and Korean and I wonder if this would give me some advantages.

And shouldn’t I even consider applying for big 4 because of my education background?

3) There are $3000~$5000 salary increase once an employee passes CPA exam. If I already have passed the exam and get hired, do accounting firms add those CPA incentive into my salary?

I really appreciate people reading my questions. Your answers will help me a lot though.

[PursuitCPA]

There is no gauruntees from college recruiting that you will get something. My former career department was fast to point this out because students and parents must of been complaining to them. Smaller firms are even slower and more picky than the big firms unless you know someone. I have been out of work since last tax season and been dealing with this.

Things are not getting better.

CPA EXAM - Passed

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