CPA vs Masters│Public vs Private Accounting│What CPA course I used to pass all 4 exams

Hey guys,

In this video, I discuss four reasons why I decided to get my CPA license rather than pursue a masters degree. I also talk about what CPA course I used in order to pass the CPA exams. Finally, I discuss the differences between public and private accounting and why I chose to stay in public accounting.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave it down below.

Enjoy,
Jen

Topics discussed in this video:
1. CPA exam and license
2. Promotion ceiling
3. Becoming Marketable in the Accounting Industry
4. CPE (Continuing Professional Education)
5. Monetary Benefits (Course and Exam Reimbursements and Bonuses)
6. CPA Courses: Becker vs Others (Rogers CPA, Surgent)
7. Masters (Masters in Taxation, Masters in Accounting, Masters in Business Administration) and Tuition Reimbursement
8. Public Accounting vs Private Accounting (also known as Industry) and why I stayed in public

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[LisaRenee]

150 credits is required to take the CPA exams in my state which is equivalent to a Master's degree so in essence you already had a Master's degree, sounds like in accounting, even though you didn't physically receive one before taking the exams and achieving your CPA license. At this point and time, there's no way around the 150 credit requirement so credits beyond an undergraduate degree is a must. Why not just apply those credits to a graduates degree plus get your CPA license? To me, it's all worth the knowledge and the money. Thank you for the video, well done❣

[briellec]

Awesome video like always. I enjoy all of your videos! I actually am in a Masters program for accounting now! I needed it because I needed the courses and credits since I don't have a bachelors in accounting.

[FailedChadLite]

That last part about public vs private put that in a new perspective for me. Private is treated as an admin cost for a company.

[TheMachuca]

Hi Jen, just came across your channel today, very good content and information! I was wondering if you could do a video discussing the pros and cons of going from Big 4 to a mid tier firm and touching on points such as: work/life balance, salary/benefits and career progression. Thanks and looking forward to future videos!

[TRUCKERTV]

Hmm, good information. I was totally against public firms but your video I'm considering public!

[Mr.conserv]

Y’all should look at navy exams lol it’s about a 20% rate depending on the job. People fail for years. 50% sounds promising sooner or later if you fully commit yourself

[adamallen]

Thank you for sharing your insight and it's really helpful! I am wondering if I pass the CPA exam before I enter into Big 4, do I still get those benefits of $5000 bonus and $1000 CPA study fee?

[abegaildaus]

Hi I'm here again😅 Can you make a video giving advices for incoming shs or college students that will take abm cuz I'm incoming shs this year

[nicolesitu]

Thanks for the video!Would you please share what do you do every day when you are at big 4? How does work like ?thanks!

[Lily-eyyx]

What is the average hours per week in the tax service line during busy season? Do you also work during the weekends?

[karinhwang]

hey could you do a video on choosing a public or private college as an accounting major?? should you go to public college for a bachelor's degree and a private college for a master's degree?

[elininny]

Thank you ! Can you share how you studied CPA exam ? including website, books like that

[kariza]

were you working at the big four while you were studying for the CPA? also do you any a certain X amount of hours in order to take the CPA?

[robbiem]

One thing that is never mention is getting your bachelors and getting a minor in accounting. The other option is getting your bachelors and taking 30 units at a community college!

[gauravthakur]

After MBA Finance Accounting is good carrier for me.
From India.

[cherrykim]

Hi! Would you recommend macbook or windows laptop for accounting students?

[Abdullah-qfqf]

Is after 3 years spend in firm and work with full of capacity can we earn upto US OR UK etc

[glennjenkins]

how did you learn accountant it so hard