[Anonymous]

Hi everyone…i plan to stay in tax for now (compliance). Is the CPA neccessary? I know the big4 require it for advancement to manager but many smaller firms do not. Is CPA that much of a difference maker if not working in audit or financial accounting?

[Starlight]

I currently work at a small firm and it is required to make it to manager. All of the other firms I am aware of are the same way (I only know one manager who doesn't have her license and she's at a firm of about 10 people). Personally I'm only doing tax work and feel that it's crucial.

REG: 86
AUD: 92
FAR: 84
BEC: 87
Ethics: Passed!
Licensed 11/20/12

Supporting my husband on his CPA journey: 75% of the way there!

[Anonymous]

Thanks!

[mena je twa]

CPA is a must, whether you are in tax, audit or reporting…. It will take you in a different league….

Licensed CPA, Texas - 2012

[Roxwella]

CPA + Tax = Representation in front of IRS

The CPA title will also set you apart from your peers. If you plan on only doing tax, an EA would probably do you just as well. If you want to open your own shop, Id go CPA, the name recognition is worth it. IF you just want to do tax, and work under someone else, an EA would do you fine. An employer will know what an EA is, while a tax payer may not.

The EA test is easier than the CPA, but 100% tax based.

[musicamor]

It seems like going for the CPA is the best answer. Although you only work in Tax, you may be impeded from progress in the future if you do not have this designation.

Texas CPA - licensed in 2012!!!

[Rebecca_AZ]

I've worked with a few EAs and after that experience, CPA is the way to go!

I passed in 2012!

BEC - PASSED - I'M DONE!!!
AUD - PASSED (finally!!)
REG - PASSED (Twice - lost credit first time)
FAR - PASSED!

[HighMileageDude]

In my humble opinion if you majored in accounting in college, the CPA is a good way to go EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO INTENTION OF EVER USING IT AND ARE IN PROCESS OF CHANGING CAREERS!!!!

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