Career Dilema & just graduated from MSc Accounting

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<p>Hi there,</p>

<p>I just graduated with a Masters of Science in Accounting from a well known public school in New York City. GPA 3.4.</p>

<p>My undergrad degree was in finance. Graduated in 2008.</p>

<p>Currently I work for the government and am being trained as an IT Auditor.
I have the option to go back to Financial (including investments) and Compliance Auditing if I do not like doing IT Audits.</p>

<p>My college friend suggests I go to lawschool and get an LLM and do tax. I could get the LLM but I don't want to just collect diplomas unless I work in tax.</p>

<p>I am at the point where I need to decide if I should pursue the CISA, CPA or the CFA license!!!</p>

<p>Not sure which move would give me the best marketability.</p>

<p>I also am considering if I should switch into the private sector rather than staying in the gov't.</p>

<p>Can you please tell me what option is best for me?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>There is no best option…do what interests you. See how you like IT auditing.</p>

<p>But… since you just finished the MAcc, I would sit for the CPA ASAP if that interests you. The CISA exam is pretty easy, you can do that later with some self study at home. CPA is a very useful credential for all types of jobs.</p>

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<p>Sounds good. But how long would you give IT Audit a try for? Is 1 year long enough?</p>