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Dealer\Trader in equity mkts want a career change in to accountancy (CPA ) any advice.Also will my age i.e 30 be a hinderance while looking for a job in accountancy

Asked by anand4tune

Posted in Switching Sectors and Equities

24 Oct 2008

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  • My advice to you is to go for it. I'm 35 and heading back to school for an MS accounting degree en route to my CPA. I spent the last 9 years in equipment financing after having earned an MBA degree. I could care less about what people think about me in terms of age. Just get out there and do it. Keep trying. Get your CPA and if no one wants you then start your own practice and enjoy success on your own terms. I wish you well.

    Joe 24 Oct 2008

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  • Age is no barrier to pursuing CPA - I would suggest a CPA Prep Course (e.g. Becker) and more importantly taking up a position with the Big4 or other well known CPA firms; there is no substitute to gaining hands on experience with the accounting firms.

    Ravi Iyer 28 Oct 2008

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  • Call Rothstein Kass 973-994-6666 ask for human resources. Best accounting firm in the industry ranked number 1 by hedge funds in Alpha magazine. This firm also specializes in trading broker dealers and private equity. unbelievable experience and firm treats the people well.

    John 28 Oct 2008

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