[JSPERBER]

So I’m currently a senior working as an assistant controller under the supervision of my dad who is the controller of a jewelry company. I’ve been working for this company a for a little bit over a year from now, and I can honestly say that I’ve been enjoying working side-by-side with my father. Also, the pay is great!

Unfortunately, my father isn’t a CPA so I feel like all my experience is useless because he can’t sign me off when I one day pass the CPA exam (I WILL PASS IT!!!!). Throughout working for this company, I’ve been gaining a lot of experience and knowledge (mostly bookkeeping, and how year end work papers are put together.)

Initially, This job was kind of unsolicited- two of my father assistants left and he needed an extra hand. I’m currently unsure about my future career goals, but working for this company and side-by-side with my father isn’t one of them.

On a side note, this past winter break, I started studying for the FAR section of the CPA exam. I don’t know when I’ll start the examination process (perhaps in a year and a half) but I figured it’s a good idea to get a head start.

My question is, when would be an appropriate time to leave? Working for this company won’t help me achieve my long term future goals; which is becoming a CPA.

[mla1169]

Stay put until you graduate. You'll be more marketable with a degree.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Anonymous]

I have to disagree with @mla. I think you're getting your degree no matter what, correct? I wouldn't stay. I mean, don't leave until you have something else lined up and if you're in college definitely use campus recruiting as a resource but you definitely need to start looking at other opportunities now. It will take you a while to find a position, then you have to guarantee you'll be under a CPA, then you'll have to have been there for a year. At this point that's already 1.5 years away.

And it's cool you'll always have the memory of working alongside your dad 🙂

[ruggercpa2b]

I am with mla on staying till you graduate. I know a girl who worked for her mom and stayed till she was done with the CPA because the hours were flexible. Once she was done with the CPA she worked at one of the Big 4 for a year and half. She then went back to work for her mom.

AUD - NINJA in Training
BEC - NINJA in Training
FAR - NINJA in Training
REG - NINJA in Training

AUD - 1/6/18
FAR - TBD
REG - TBD
BEC - TBD

AUD - 73, 72 retake 7/2/2016
BEC - 8/20/2016
REG - TBD
FAR - TBD

I am so ready for this nightmare to be over. Been at this way too long.

[Author]

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