[steelersman]

First time posting here, have read tons and quietly received lots of moral support while studying for the exams just have never posted.

So if I pass AUD on the 31st then I will be done with all the sections of the exam I have taken them while in school and I start at Deloitte on September 8th. I know that I will get a bonus for passing the exam but my question concerns what changes I can expect to see after my first year of work having the CPA Exam passed. Can I expect to see a higher raise than others who I start with who haven’t passed yet? The bonus is quite significant but can I expect my salary to raise enough after the first year that I will be making at least the same or more in the second year?

Any knowledge or advice would be appreciated, thanks and good luck to all those studying!

[acamp]

Zero impact on future pay/ratings/assignments; thats all based on your work performance. Enjoy the bonus though! 😀

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California CPA - Big4 Aud Manager Alum - Private Accounting at Startups

FAR, REG and BEC with Ninja Notes + WTB Only

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

California CPA

[kmaahs]

Most public firms view becoming a CPA as a job requirement. As such, other than the bonus you won't see any preferential treatment for having the certification. But having it done is sort of reward in itself.

C.P.A.

[steelersman]

Thanks for the info guys!

[acamp]

Oh, at Deloitte supervisors get a different title with and without the CPA… so you'll avoid the public shaming 🙂

And no promo to manager without the CPA

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California CPA - Big4 Aud Manager Alum - Private Accounting at Startups

FAR, REG and BEC with Ninja Notes + WTB Only

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

California CPA

[Pork Flavored Bacon]

I agree with previous posters.

I work at a Big 4 and the license doesn't mean sh–. You just need it for promotion. You get a pat on the back and a “congratulations” and then that's it. LOL Your billing rate increases, though, so Deloitte will be making more money off you but you won't see a dime of that.

FAR - 75 | REG - 87 | AUD - 82 | LAW - 81

[steelersman]

That's too bad, so is it the same everywhere or mostly just at the Big 4? I have heard of people in industry getting good raises for passing the exam but I guess its not the same in public practice?

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