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Summary of General Hiring Practices of Profiled Firms (continued) Acceptable GPA in Accounting/Business Major 3.5 GPA (8%) 3.4 GPA (2%) N/A (25%) 3.0 GPA (46%) 3.3 GPA (7%) 3.25 GPA (2%) 3.2 GPA (10%) Employment Visas CPA firms have different general visa sponsorship policies for entry-level foreign nationals. It is your responsibility to become knowledgeable about your visa requirements to permanently work in the United States. If you are an international student who requires sponsorship, you’re advised to check with the firm about its sponsorship policy. Internships Internships are a good path to full-time employment. A little over 60% of the firms hire summer interns and for the most part, the demand is met. Approximately 89% of the firms hire winter interns and many of these firms reported that they would hire more if they were available. M a s s a c h u s e t t s S o c i e t y o f C e r t i f i e d P u b l i c A c c o u n t a n t s • C PA t r a c k . c o m content_collegeguide_0912.indd 13 13 9/12/16 4:56 PM