My original intention, when I went back to school full-time as a MS graduate student in 2007, was to graduate, work for a CPA firm for two years, and become a CPA.
However, life has been throwing me a lot of curve balls ever since I was a child. It did not help me that the economy fell apart in 2007 when I started my MS degree.
In 2010, my health was significantly affected and I had to deal with my medical condition for months.
Due to the type of medical condition I have, it would be in my best interest not to become a CPA. Since I plan to focus on taxes, I would much rather become an Enrolled Agent.