The title kind of says it all. I am wondering if its worth it at all to take the CPA (certified public accountant) before starting law school in August. I see how it might help in some M&A, etc., but then again they might just value legal experience in M&A just as much.
Anyone have any insights into any value of CPAs in big laws?
Is there any benefit of being a CPA in Big Law? Forum
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ManOfTheMinute
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Rootbeer
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Re: Is there any benefit of being a CPA in Big Law?
I don't have any real insight, but I know if I were a CPA I wouldn't have bothered with law school.
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ManOfTheMinute
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Re: Is there any benefit of being a CPA in Big Law?
Hahaha yeah, accounting is thrillingRootbeer wrote:I don't have any real insight, but I know if I were a CPA I wouldn't have bothered with law school.
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Re: Is there any benefit of being a CPA in Big Law?
There are two firms on my Symplicity right now that want certified CPA's or people with prior tax / wealth management experience. So I don't think it will hurt, but it can certainly help.
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Rootbeer
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Re: Is there any benefit of being a CPA in Big Law?
Hey now...I find accounting every bit as sexy and thrilling as M&A, Trusts & Estates, and S-Corps...who wouldn't? 
Sarcasm aside...if you actually find those subjects exciting, bully for you. But, from my general "I have to plod my way through law school if I want to be a trial lawyer" perspective, if I'm going to be doing something I find incredibly boring either way, I'd rather work as a CPA. The job prospects appear more stable, accountants make good money, and becoming a CPA won't put you into megadebt.
I say if you're in a position to be a CPA, just take the test and appreciate the invaluable gift God gave you of being able to tolerate accounting. Heck, seeing if you can work as one for a while before you take the plunge could be a good idea. Just my possibly misinformed thoughts...
Sarcasm aside...if you actually find those subjects exciting, bully for you. But, from my general "I have to plod my way through law school if I want to be a trial lawyer" perspective, if I'm going to be doing something I find incredibly boring either way, I'd rather work as a CPA. The job prospects appear more stable, accountants make good money, and becoming a CPA won't put you into megadebt.
I say if you're in a position to be a CPA, just take the test and appreciate the invaluable gift God gave you of being able to tolerate accounting. Heck, seeing if you can work as one for a while before you take the plunge could be a good idea. Just my possibly misinformed thoughts...
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