[LolaCPA2018]

How would you react when a non-cpa coworker tells you CPA doesn’t make much difference…except get your foot on the door and have leverage for job security in times of an acquisition or merger?

[Anonymous]

Just ignore them-either they don't know what they are talking about or they are jealous or insecure-no point in justifying anything to them.

[aaronmo]

Yep ^^^

[Anonymous]

Yes, the co-worker was right. CPA doesn’t make much difference until you get it.

[Wanna_B_TXCPA2014]

Hater trying to knock you off your stride. Ignore it! This exam is a tie breaker. I've been told several times after interviewing well, that I only missed out bc I wasn't a CPA… So I been working to try and break the tie…

[turo9992000]

Do you work at a CPA firm? Ask them how many of the partners are non CPAs? It happens, but its rare.

[super_cpa]

One of my previous bosses, a controller, said CPA is not worth it. I wasn't surprised considering his performance/knowledge so I just said “I know right” and walked away. I didn't want him to feel threatened by my upcoming success (due to license completion) but I ended up switching jobs lol. Should have just said “sour grapes” ha!

- "Of all people, you know who I am… who the world needs me to be. I’m Wonder Woman."

[Missy]

Your coworker is right, why else would you get a CPA except for job security and opportunities? Those are very important reasons.

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[mtaylo24]

Just give them one of these https://media.giphy.com/media/Fml0fgAxVx1eM/giphy.gif and keep it moving

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[GAPilot715]

Those that don't have the CPA will say it isn't worth it to make themselves feel/look better. If you want to move up in the industry, it's a must.

A wise professor once told me “Getting an accounting degree and never taking the CPA exam is about the same as going to law school and never taking the Bar exam”.

[aaronmo]

Make sure you aren't rude though…you don't want any HR complaints when you're supervising them.

[TommyTheCat]

in a lot of situations it does make a difference, and your co-worker is thus wrong. However in some situations it may not make much of a difference, and thus he/she could be right.

I know some very successful partners at good sized firms that practice in the tax realm and have their EA and not their CPA. Hasn't been an issue with them.

Again I think on average it DOES make a difference, but I could see a situation where it isnt making a difference.

I think you are asking a biased group this question, everyone here values the CPA and is working hard towards it or worked hard to obtain it. I have had lots of success in my career so far without those three initials behind my name. Again that's in the tax realm, other areas of accounting are different stories.

[aaronmo]

I've never heard a CPA explain, or justify, why they became a CPA. Every EA explains, or justifies, what that means and why they have that and not a CPA. The CPA is the gold standard. An EA is a much less weighty cert, and while there are many successful EAs, they'll continue telling clients (who know what a CPA is) what it means that they're EAs and selling a lesser credential. Many clients won't care…but a few will. A CPA never has to say anything about certs to a client.

[Tncincy]

smh…I couldn't find the crying laughing emoji

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[CPA2BEE]

People who say that are lazy, stupid, jealous, and don't want you to succeed. The CPA makes a difference, a big one actually. So you should just laugh at them 🙂

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[Skynet]

It doesn't make a difference alright, that is until you get promoted and become their Boss.😂

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