Criminal background want to major in accountant?

I have a criminal record, currently i have been filing an expungement. and everything going pretty well. I wanted to study accountant but i was wondering if my record would still affect me if i start applying for accountant position?? even if my record have been expunge but still it will show that i have been convicted and my case have been dismissed. so my question is, do you guy think i would have any chance getting a job? thanks

Thanks for your input...

It really depends upon what the conviction was for. If it was for theft, stealing money, bank robbery...anything financial, than you are going to have a harder time trying to get an accounting position, but please remember you can always do work as a solo accountant with your own company.

You are wrong on the expungment part. If your record is expunged, than nothing for the crime that you got expunged will show up on your criminal record.

If it is not expunged for some reason and you still do great in school, try working for small firms. The pay will be less, but most smaller accounting firms will not do a criminal background check.

If you are looking to become a Certified Public Accountant and have a criminal record, it will be up to the Accounting Licensing Board if you they want to issue you a license or not. But remember, you do not need to be a CPA to be an accountant.