oh, I missed "internal". I don't think only big4 give 50k for
starting salary. I got offer from middle firm last year and to start from June this year. it's a little above 50k plus 3k sign in bonus.
If I were you, I would like to know how much that 30 credits cost. Sounds like a lot of money though. I will choose audit track and try to work for CPA firm to get CPA license and then go to industry.