i will be graduating with my BS in Accounting in June. i have told my FH atleast 100 times that i am non-CPA. well 99 times he said thats fine. yesterday my sisters friend was over helping me with auditing homework. he was saying how he is studying for the CPA exam & FH decided to start a whole argument about how he doesn't understand why i am non-CPA.
background info: i will be 25 when i graduate college. i will have been in college for 7 years. i am getting married a year after graduation. i don't have a 3.8 GPA like all the other CPA degree people do & i am the worlds worst test taker. i have explained to FH a million times that a non-CPA can get a job just as easily, you just don't file taxes. btw i hate doing taxes!!! most importantly i don't want that life style. i want to have children within a year of getting married & that wont be possible.
so anyone who also has a non-CPA degree can you help by giving me job suggestions??
TIA
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I work for a housewares company in Garden City, most of the accountants in our accounting dept. are non-CPA's and we are constantly growing and constantly hiring.
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FH works at this auditing company called loeb and troper he was able to get in without CPA...they of course require you take the CPA whitin 2 years of being in the firm but its helpful because you get the experience in the job field so it kind of prepares you FH will be registering for the CPA exam ...try and find out more info at this firm go to their website the name is LOEB AND TROEPER!!
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Posted by grrulz
FH works at this auditing company called loeb and troper he was able to get in without CPA...they of course require you take the CPA whitin 2 years of being in the firm but its helpful because you get the experience in the job field so it kind of prepares you FH will be registering for the CPA exam ...try and find out more info at this firm go to their website the name is LOEB AND TROEPER!!
you need to have two years work experience before you can even sit for the exam
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yes!!!
christine2010
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yes!!!
thats not a problem. i have over 5 years accounting work experience
grrulz
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great so you should be ok!!! :) I will be graduating spring 09 too :) but i will be a teacher
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Posted by christine2010
Posted by grrulz
FH works at this auditing company called loeb and troper he was able to get in without CPA...they of course require you take the CPA whitin 2 years of being in the firm but its helpful because you get the experience in the job field so it kind of prepares you FH will be registering for the CPA exam ...try and find out more info at this firm go to their website the name is LOEB AND TROEPER!!
you need to have two years work experience before you can even sit for the exam
my boss is a cpa. you need to have 2 years experience to receive your cpa but you can sit for the exam right after graduation which is what i'm going to be doing shortly.
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my boss is a cpa. you need to have 2 years experience to receive your cpa but you can sit for the exam right after graduation which is what i'm going to be doing shortly.
good luck with the exam!! i hope you are aware that this summer is the last time you can take the regular one. after august they are changing to the 150 degree requirements.
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I will tell FH this because he's been in his firm for 2 years and he is thinking of taking the CPA exam!! thanks ladies..
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Posted by vicky1125
my boss is a cpa. you need to have 2 years experience to receive your cpa but you can sit for the exam right after graduation which is what i'm going to be doing shortly.
good luck with the exam!! i hope you are aware that this summer is the last time you can take the regular one. after august they are changing to the 150 degree requirements.
i graduated in july i'm just waiting to get an official transcript from my school so i can submit the application. thanks!
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I am a non-cpa with an MBA. So far I've never had a problem getting a job and I get paid just as much as CPA's. If I can help with anything, FM me.
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yes!!!
thats not a problem. i have over 5 years accounting work experience
FYI - Starting 2010, you need a Masters to sit for the exam.
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Hate to rain on your parade, BUT huge mistake. TAKE THE CPA EXAM!!! It's not as bad as you think especially being that you can break it up into 4 parts AND you have 18 months to complete all 4 parts. I work for a Big 4 firm who now requires you to have a valid credential (i.e. CPA) to get promoted past senior associate. That being said, do you really want to limit yourself to being stuck as a Senior Associate for the rest of your life?? As someone else mentioned, starting Aug. 09' you will need a masters degree (150 cr) to sit for the exam so apply for the NTS ASAP!!! Also, you are incorrect in stating that you only need a CPA to sign a return. You actually do NOT need a CPA to sign a return. You need a CPA to sign off on audits/ represent a client before the IRS. My advice - do it now while you're in the studying mode. Once you start working, you won't have time - ESPECIALLY if you plan on working at a Big 4 firm - TRUST ME!! My first two years were INSANE. I've been at a Big 4 four years now, and actually find it very rewarding... in many ways. Not going to lie... you will put your dues in the first 2 years. But if you're good, you will be rewarded! And, you will get flexibility here like no other place when you decide to have kids.... Many women here are on a flex-schedule and work 3 days a week... Something else to keep in mind. FM me if you have any q's, etc.... I'd be happy to answer them!
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To further expand on the above reply - If you want to work for a Big 4, it is mandatory to take the CPA exam. I definitely agree with her statement above. However, if you interested in working in private corporate sector then its up to you.
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Posted by christine2010
Posted by grrulz
FH works at this auditing company called loeb and troper he was able to get in without CPA...they of course require you take the CPA whitin 2 years of being in the firm but its helpful because you get the experience in the job field so it kind of prepares you FH will be registering for the CPA exam ...try and find out more info at this firm go to their website the name is LOEB AND TROEPER!!
you need to have two years work experience before you can even sit for the exam
my boss is a cpa. you need to have 2 years experience to receive your cpa but you can sit for the exam right after graduation which is what i'm going to be doing shortly.
You need to have two years of audit experience to get licensed in NYS. You can apply in different states and then apply for reciprocity.
