[Simonsez]

Trying to decide what direction to take in life.

Which is better: The CPA or becoming a Notary public?

I’m leaning towards the CPA because it takes less time to write.

Thoughts?

[Mike J]

Do both.

There is next to no analytical work involved with being a Notary. Essentially, you sign-off on who someone is (eg check ID). Unless you are an attorney in good standing you cannot give legal advice.

A CPA on the other hand is analytical. You are a professional that people look to for advice.

[TommyTheCat]

ha this post is amazing. its a joke right? Takes less time to write, thats funny as hell.

[Missy]

If you think the notary exam (in the states that actually require one, some states like MA you only submit an application and a fee to become one) takes longer to write than the CPA exam, Notary is absolutely the better path for you.

I think you can legally charge two WHOLE dollars each time you notarize something so its a great option if you notarize 50,000 documents a year.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
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[YouCanDoIt]

I think being a notary is much tougher, go for the CPA! 😛

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[El]

Be an MD. Only two letters, pretty sweet deal.

[Simonsez]

Thanks @El.

I considered becoming a medical doctor. But two issues: 1) is that I don't really care about people, and 2) It seems I would often be required to write both “Dr.” AND “M.D.” so that's not really an option.

[Hosmer]

Just become really famous, then you just have to use one name. Like Dr. Phil or Dr. Madonna M.D.

[alloverit]

I would personally recommend the often ignored career path of over-the-road trucker/CPA/Notary Public.

Over-the-road truckers are notoriously bad records keepers and often have legal issues requiring documents to be signed in the presence of a notary.

Then you could do their tax returns while waiting for your next load.

Good luck!

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