3. After you pass the first part, update your resume, indicate that you are in the process of passing the exam. Try to land a entry level staff auditor position in a local CPA firm. The Big 4 only hires entry level from campus.
4. Pass all 4 parts of CPA, gain 1 year experience from the entry level auditor position, and apply for CPA license.
5. Try to move up to in-charge staff, then Senior auditor, then Manager, etc.
6. The first 1-3 years in CPA firm will be low-pay and stressful.
7. After you move up to Senior or Manager level, the job will be much higher paid, but still stressful.
8. Once you move to Director/Principal/Partner, the job will be highly paid. stressful if you don't know how to delegate, and not stressful if you can delegate and develop business.