Big 4 Accounting Firms Advice

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I don't see a need to get additional degrees if you're getting an accounting degree from an RA school and want to be a CPA for one of the Big 4. There's simply no need. Instead, I would save my money, and think about getting a higher degree instead, at a later date.

Remember that the Big 4 are SUPER traditional in their thinking. Going this route means playing their game - and their game is ranked programs at well-known schools. Or your local state school with a good accounting program, and lots of recruiting done there. It really is your best bet to get in front of these people as soon as possible. And of course, grades, grades, grades. You will be competing with your classmates for a limited number of jobs, so one of the best ways to get noticed is a high GPA. In all of your classes, not just in accounting classes.