How can I get an accounting job with 2+ years in business, an accounting degree, but no accounting experience?

Jun 26th, 2009

tonyfitz1325 asked:


I have worked for a Fortune 500 company for the past 2.5 years, but not in the accounting department. I am ready for a change and want to move to public accounting. Any suggestions on where or how to find an open accounting job?
I have a 4 year degree in accounting. Just to clarify.

Gordon

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2 Responses to “How can I get an accounting job with 2+ years in business, an accounting degree, but no accounting experience?”

1. Ryan M says:

   June 29, 2009 at 11:02 am

   Without a 4 year degree, you cannot get a job in public accounting. There is too much of a liability issue to hiring only a 2 year degree employee. Basically, if you do not have enough classes to sit for the CPA exam, you will not be considered at 99.9% of public accounting firms. I would advise that you go back to school and get your Bachelors if you are even remotely serious about working in public. There is a reason why Big 4 firms don’t recruit out of community college.
2. YA says:

   July 2, 2009 at 11:01 pm

   Indicate in cover letter what skills relevant to accounting you gained during your business years imho…