Do most people work while getting their masters/cpa? (Big 4)

I'm a sophomore but i'm in a 4 year accounting degree system. My school does offer a masters in accounting to fulfill the remaining 30 credits, since i will most likely have 120 by the end of my 4 years. So if I happen to get hired by a big 4, do i start work after my senior year, while getting my masters/studying for the cpa? or do I do an internship after my senior year and try to get hired towards the end of my masters

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The second option. You do not want to do a (essentially full-time) master's degree while working Big 4. You'll still have great recruiting options during your MPA years.

Currently: future neurologist, current psychotherapist Previously: investor relations (top consulting firm), M&A consulting (Big 4), M&A banking (MM)
 

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