<p>Hi, </p>
<p>I was hoping somebody could shed some light on my situation. I am currently employed with a local public accounting firm in Houston (top 15 in the city). My question is that would it be worth it for me to go on the industry side (for example oil and gas because Houston is known for being extremely profitable in that area) and work for a company like ExxonMobil or Shell? Or should I just stay in public accounting. I am hoping to work for a company that offers room for growth and offers a competitive salary. Furthermore, I am studying for my CPA right now, and people have told me to get my CPA then move to the industry side. But I figured, the sooner that I move to the industry side, the better. Any suggestions/advice? Thanks.</p>