This is my point exactly. You claim that GPA matters, but have below a 3.5. That's good for you, but it's not something that should be said that "GPA matters."
GPA does matter. No reputable public accounting firm is going to take a second look at some kid who doesnt have enough work ethic to maintain above a 3.0.
There MANY people out there who have above a 3.5 GPA and are still unemployed or looking for other jobs. In the end, you have to have something or somethings on your resume that set you apart from other applicants. For some, maybe it is a high GPA. For others, maybe it's clubs or activities. And for others, it's having someone make a call or send an email for you.
You arent saying anything that I havent said.
where did I say in my initial post that only GPA matters? I specifically listed other attributes that are factored in as well. A Master's doesnt mean shit in the public accounting world. You start at the same salary at large firms regardless if you have a master's or bachelors. (For those of you who need it spelled out, I am talking students with NO PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE). A CPA is the only thing that really matters to advance in your career.
As for lawyers, MB, please look at my initial post where I said majoring in a field with demand is important as well. I laugh at the buffoons who go 100+k in debt only to go into a field with 112% unemployment/underemployment.
*Please remember I am speaking from personal experience as well as other peers about to finish or just finishing college before we try to make gross over-generalizations
Here is a link of professionals discussing GPA requirements when looking for interns: Figured I'd post for COA and his buddy to see that firms require minimum GPAs at other places than
shitty Akron. lulz.
http://goingconcern.com/2011/9/are-the-big-4-starting-to-demand-higher-gpas-from-new-recruits
