[hannah2822]

(I notice that i have posted it in a wrong section, so I am reposting again_

I graduated in Dec 2013 with a accounting degree and have been working in small CPA firm(less than 10 ppl) as an intern/assistant/bookkeeper/tax preparer. Everyone is nice but the salary is significantly low(basically minimum wage and not enough for my living), so I have been looking for a new accounting job. I have gotten an offer recently but the job is regular AR/AP, but the wage is enough for my own living. (much higher than my current one). I am a CPA candidate also but the new job may not be qualified the CPA experience requirement. If I were to take the offer, I would be staying for like one year (the max), then I will go for master.

So which one should I pick?

New job offer (AR/AP) with better pay

keep my current job (cpa firm) with low pay

I really need your help!!!!!

Thanks!!!

[Anonymous]

Stay with the CPA firm unless you can't survive without the pay increase. Employers love to see CPA firm experience on resumes.

[mla1169]

Well before you decide on the new job, find out if it qualifies for the cpa experience. It shouldn't take long at all to establish whether it will or will not qualify.

I'm not at all understanding why 1 year is the max you would stay at this job? What if there was growth opportunity there?

And yes employers like to see CPA firm experience, its a nice plus but it certainly isn't going to cost you an opportunity if you interview well.

Closed: duplicate threads https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/which-one-to-choose-small-cpa-firm-vs-accounting-assistant

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