I graduate 2 weeks ago. Exit was not that much difficult, if you read you can easily pass it. Gpa always matters in job not only for accounting, but for all disciplines, do your best on exams and try to get good gpa. You can apply to any company, most of them accept, but I recommed you to follow your interest, banks, insurances, etc. I know nothing about the salary, but I hear if you are experience and have you MA, you get paid well.