Quote Originally Posted by magicandmisc
CPA cost big bucks, PLUS you have to keep going to school EVERY year
If you get your 150 hours of schooling, complete the exam (passing all four parts, and yes its kind of expensive) and then get a job in public accounting you're going to be golden to a private firm after a few years. Also any self respecting company will pay for your CPE (Continuing Professional Education) while you work for them. They're usually like seminars and such to keep you up to date as an accountant.

Did you do an internship while you were in school?