How do you spend your bonuses if its north of 10k?

Is the CPA still worth getting?

A friend who wants to enter accounting was going to get a master's. I think they just need an associate or accounting hours to supplement bachelor's degree. Thoughts?

Finance and tech sectors are cutting new hire classes in half meanwhile accounting firms are paying new hires as much as experienced hires. This inability to think dynamically or forward is why accounting firms get no respect in the marketplace. Just a bunch of old boomers who run everything based on accounting outcomes (history), not ongoing operations (future).

Has anyone taken a mental health/stress leave and are they paid? I am suffering but can’t afford not having a paycheck.