<p>I'm a New York City resident and I'm currently a freshman @ Penn State University. I plan on living in NYC and I was wondering if it would be better for me to go to school in the state of NY [like say Baruch or Binghamton] instead of PA because I've heard that recruiters usually look for people to work in state? Also if I do get my undergraduate degree from PSU, I should take the CPA in NY right?</p>
<p>ihatecollegeapps. Although partners at firms usually interview at local schools, it is very possible and even probable that you can get a job elsewhere if you </p>
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<li>Have a very strong accounting GPA</li>
<li>Call up the firms for interviews.</li>
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<p>I went to school in NY ( Baruch) and got a job with a national accounting firm in Florida. All it takes is to call them for an interview. You do have to be a bit more self motivated if you want to work at a firm in a different state from your school,but it is VERY doable.</p>
<p>Be sure, however, that your educational program will meet the out of state standards necessary to qualify to take the CPA exam in the state that you want to work in.</p>