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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][mastodon][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]CPA was the pursued degree of the 1980s but no longer the golden ticket to $$.  Yes, some senior level CPAs (think comptrollers, CFO, finance directors) can earn good $$ BUT most CPAs today DO NOT earn that much.   Other CPA who earn high $$ own their own boutique firms.   I know so many who will take  a temp job just to get foot into the door and then aspire to earn $120K max.   The higher level jobs with corresponding high $$ comp are few and far in between - the exception, not the norm.  [/quote]

I’m a CPA and many CPAs I deal with clearly studied to pass the test and don’t actually have the analytical skills and knowledge to do their jobs that well. I am a higher paid CPA. I wouldn’t recommend going into it at 40+. It takes years to develop the job experience and knowledge. [/quote]

So glad you posted this. I am 47 years old with a masters degree in math. I currently work as a data specialist for the MTA in NY. I make less thank 100k in NYC.

I was thinking of changing to anything. I first got excited when someone posted that for $13k you can complete all required courses online in 1 semester and summer. Then your post gave me a reality check. This is one for old folks like us trying to change career. [/quote]

Have you considered earning a master's degree in AI/ML ? High demand & much better pay than you are currently earning.

Your reluctance to answer the basic questions that I have asked is concerning. Are you serious about making a career change ?

How do you survive in NYC on less than $100, 000 per year ? (Assume that you are in a dual income producing relationship.)

[b]A first year accounting graduate (age in early 20s) at a Big 4 accounting firm in NYC [u]should[/u] make a base salary of around $100,000.[/b][/quote]

Do you mean a first year worker who has a bachelor's degree in accounting in a big 4 firm in NYC [u]actually[/u] make a base salary $100K?  Can anyone confirm? [/quote]

My daughters friend started at 120k at PwC [/quote]

What group?[/quote]

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