Need Advice! Job Prospects After MS in Accounting? 👉 International Student | Non-Accounting Bachelor’s | Doing MS Accounting| Plans to clear 3-4 CPA papers by Graduation (Masters Degree)| Worried about job opportunities—will my background hold me back? PLEASE Read about my profile below 👇🏻

Hey folks, I’m from India and need some career advice! I did my B.Tech/BS in Mechanical Engineering, and post this, worked as a recruiter. During this, I realized I wanted to switch to Accounting. So, I’m currently doing a B.Com (Accounting) online and after this, I am planning for an MS in Accounting at the University of Washington - TACOMA or UT DALLAS. AND I PLAN TO CLEAR ALL 4 PAPERS OF CPA BEFORE GRADUATING FROM MY MASTERS DEGREE.

Here’s my situation: 1.No prior work experience in Accounting 2. Planning to clear all 4 CPA exams (or atleast 3 papers) before graduating from my masters 3. Will have 90 days after graduation to land a job as an international student 4. Will be needing a job ASAP since I’ll be taking a $25K loan for the program

I just want to use the 3-year OPT (STEM extension included), no plans for H1B sponsorship—just want to work in the US for 3 years and then head back home.

Question:- So, given my background and situation, what are my job prospects like after this MSAcc, given that I would have cleared 3 or 4 papers of CPA? But have NO Accounting experience? Can I realistically find a job in Accounting within 90 days? Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated! Any advice = lifesaver!

(PS: Not looking to use H1B as a backdoor entry to US immigration—just want to gain experience for 3 years using my OPT, pay off my loan, and return home to build a better future!)