[SeaPeaYay]

So I work at a small accounting firm which specializes in tax. I went into this the nontraditional way after a career change. (I am 35+ years old.) Almost everyone in my firm used to work for one of the big four, and I am unique to the firm in that I came to the firm untrained and with no accounting background.

As I am getting closer (hopefully) to passing the exam I am wondering what to expect next regarding salary changes, bonus etc. I figure since everyone from my firm came from a Big4 they might mimic their experience with me. That being said, what does the Big4 usually do when you finally get your CPA.

I purchased all my exam prep, paid for all my tests, can I expect reimbursement if they follow a Big4 example? Will I get a bonus? Will I get a raise right away or will I have to wait until annual review?

I know that whoever posts might have a different experience then what I end up with. I am just trying to get an idea of what I might expect.

Thanks in advance,

SeaPeaYay

FAR 10/18/14... 82
REG 11/18/14... 87
AUD 01/06/15... 71 Grrr 5/06/2015 ... 73 Doh 7/13/15 ... 69 Ack 11/18/15 ... 86!!!
BEC 02/07/15... 79

[Mamabear]

There is a post about bonus after getting CPA. A lot of varied responses. You should search for that post as well as looking at any comments directly posted here. It was a very interesting read because of the variety of responses.

CPA Exam - Finally DONE (November 2014)
BEC (08/10/13) 80
AUD (08/24/13) 65 (11/13/13) 85
FAR (04/12/14) 81
REG (07/19/14) 69 (11/29/14) 87!!

[SeaPeaYay]

Thanks Mamabear, I found the post.

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/bonusraise-for-cpa-license

FAR 10/18/14... 82
REG 11/18/14... 87
AUD 01/06/15... 71 Grrr 5/06/2015 ... 73 Doh 7/13/15 ... 69 Ack 11/18/15 ... 86!!!
BEC 02/07/15... 79

[Anonymous]

Try this one as well:

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/passing-your-cpa-exam-bonus

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