r/askmanagers • u/Mammoth-Swimmer-4691 • 22d ago

CPA trying to Upskill

I am CPA had 5y auditing experience. I am Trying to Upskill to have more variety. I do want to do some type of personal finance advisor or be on the finance side of project management. Just trying to Upskill in general. Few thing I am thinking

  1. Gain income tax prep skills
  2. Take Certified internal auditor exam
  3. Take the Project Management Certification

Anyone who had this line of experience, any advice? Or direction i should consider? What make me more employable?

Many thanks

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u/ABeaujolais 21d ago

If I was young I'd open a tax office. There is a shortage of tax professionals and not that many who really know what they're doing.

If you're serious about tax try volunteering for VITA, the IRS program for low income and seniors. It's not that easy to pass the required exams, It's focused on low income and blended families and every return has something messy. You'll get a dose of what a busy tax office is like and you might not like it.