<p>Hi, </p>
<p>I'm an out of work lawyer who was never too happy about being an
attorney. After researching other careers, I've decided to look into
accounting. </p>
<p>However, having talked with some accountants and what they do, I think
my interest will lie with private accounting, ideally starting in a staff
accountant / financial analyst /budget analyst type position with a
corporation or government. </p>
<p>Not much interest in going public accounting, especially BIG 4. </p>
<p>Having said that, I am wondering what the best way to get into private
accounting would be? My BA is in political science so no help there. </p>
<p>I could take some courses here and there from community college/
extension schools and sit for the CPA Exam. But even if I pass, I would
just be applying to jobs as a CPA candidate with a BA in Political Science.
Not sure if I am going to land anything that way. </p>
<p>Plus, would a CPA help land a private accounting job anyways? </p>
<p>So what would be the best way to get into private accounting? Would it
still be the CPA route? OR do I really need to look into getting a MAcc or
an MBA? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>