Got the CPA and honestly feel like I got scammed by the profession I know this might sound dramatic, but I’m genuinely frustrated. I went through the whole process: accounting degree, master’s, CPA exams, work experience, all of it. For years, the message was basically: “Get your CPA and you’ll be set. There’s a shortage. Firms need people. This credential has real value.” But I’m applying like crazy and getting almost nothing back.(keep in mind i have 2 years experience in public and 2 in industry) Every half-decent job on LinkedIn already has 100+ applicants, salaries are not matching the amount of work and effort this profession requires, and a lot of accounting work keeps getting pushed offshore anyway. So where exactly is this huge CPA shortage everyone keeps talking about? I’m not saying the CPA is worthless, but it really feels like the profession sold people a dream.…