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any legit accredited online courses in Accounting?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:25 am
Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:25 am
Started this on the OT, but maybe people over here will know better:
So, I have a degree and a masters already in a relatively worthless liberal arts field. I'm employed, but I'm interested in learning accounting now just to sort of see what it's all about. Are there any online courses that are legit that could conceivably earn course credit towards being able to sit for the CPA exam some day?
TYIA
So, I have a degree and a masters already in a relatively worthless liberal arts field. I'm employed, but I'm interested in learning accounting now just to sort of see what it's all about. Are there any online courses that are legit that could conceivably earn course credit towards being able to sit for the CPA exam some day?
TYIA
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Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:37 am to zelman
I'm pretty sure even a uop degree in accounting can qualify you to take the exam
Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:42 am to zelman
I am currently in a masters program through Southern New Hampshire, I believe LSU also offers some. Are you looking for an entire program?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:44 am to jamsmiley
Yeah, I think LSU would be a good option. The real pain for me is I have zero undergrad business courses, so I'm looking at probably a multi-year education commitment. But that's OK. My main concern is just taking some online courses and finding out they aren't accredited or don't count towards the exam requirements.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:48 am to zelman
good luck
I'm currently focusing on a taxation course
I'm currently focusing on a taxation course
Posted on 10/8/15 at 11:06 am to zelman
I think you underestimate the amount of coursework required to even be eligible to sit for the CPA exam. You will need to take at least 6 accounting classes and a handful of other business classes to meet the minimum requirements.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 11:20 am to zelman
Look into LSU.
If you happen to live in Houston, the Houston CC system actually offers accounting classes that count for the CPA exam - they got special treatment from the state board of accounting in Texas.
If you have any questions about accredited vs non-accredited, reach out to the state board of accounting in your state where you would take the exam. Unlike most government agencies most states actually have pretty good groups that are helpful. Everyone knows there is a shortage of good CPAs so they do everything they can to work with you.
But you are probably going to need 60 hours at least - since you will need all the business undergrad classes as well.
If you happen to live in Houston, the Houston CC system actually offers accounting classes that count for the CPA exam - they got special treatment from the state board of accounting in Texas.
If you have any questions about accredited vs non-accredited, reach out to the state board of accounting in your state where you would take the exam. Unlike most government agencies most states actually have pretty good groups that are helpful. Everyone knows there is a shortage of good CPAs so they do everything they can to work with you.
But you are probably going to need 60 hours at least - since you will need all the business undergrad classes as well.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 11:28 am to zelman
I believe a friend of mine took one online course at Phoenix to get eligible to take the CPA exam. He already had the accounting degree and the requisite hours, but lacked one required class. I know he took an online class, but forget which school, but I'm almost positive he told me Phoenix.
Each state's CPA requirements are different though. This was in Alabama.
Each state's CPA requirements are different though. This was in Alabama.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 11:49 am to lynxcat
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I think you underestimate the amount of coursework required to even be eligible to sit for the CPA exam. You will need to take at least 6 accounting classes and a handful of other business classes to meet the minimum requirements.
No, not underestimating. I know it's a lot of difficult work. The most time consuming aspect for me will be the general business courses because evidently LA requires 24 hours. Might not be possible just because of the time commitment, but I may give it a shot.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 1:37 pm to zelman
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No, not underestimating. I know it's a lot of difficult work. The most time consuming aspect for me will be the general business courses because evidently LA requires 24 hours. Might not be possible just because of the time commitment, but I may give it a shot.
LA also requires specific kinds of accounting courses.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 2:02 pm to zelman
My suggestion if you have never taken an accounting course before is to find a local junior or community college and take a course or two there. They probably won't apply towards sitting for the CPA exam, but they'd be a decent introduction to accounting.
The community college in my area has CPA's teaching those courses, so it's not idiots teaching them.
The community college in my area has CPA's teaching those courses, so it's not idiots teaching them.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 2:17 pm to Jcorye1
24 hours of accounting and 24 hours of business.
I have way more than 24 hours of business and 133 total, but I'm having to take 18 hours of accounting to get the right classes to sit.
To the OP, check into McNeese. They are offering a lot classes online, especially entry level business and accounting courses. Also some of the upper level courses are web-hybrid, but if you get with the teacher, they'll sometimes waive the in-class portion and do it fully online. You may would need a few courses from elsewhere, but you could get quite a bit of the hours online there.
I have way more than 24 hours of business and 133 total, but I'm having to take 18 hours of accounting to get the right classes to sit.
To the OP, check into McNeese. They are offering a lot classes online, especially entry level business and accounting courses. Also some of the upper level courses are web-hybrid, but if you get with the teacher, they'll sometimes waive the in-class portion and do it fully online. You may would need a few courses from elsewhere, but you could get quite a bit of the hours online there.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 2:23 pm to zelman
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The real pain for me is I have zero undergrad business courses, so I'm looking at probably a multi-year education commitment.
You are correct.
FWIW if all you need is course hours to sit for the exam it doesn't matter whether you get them from Harvard or from Southern. You don't even have to get them from the same university.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 2:42 pm to zelman
If I was in your shoes and interested in pursuing something in the business arena, I'd explore MBA options. You might be better served working towards an MBA and taking the accounting courses as electives. If you decide you enjoy the coursework(I remember when I thought it was a good idea 
), you can pursue the CPA requirements.
), you can pursue the CPA requirements.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 3:05 pm to zelman
Harvard has some online accounting class or they make their students take an online class. Apparently it's free if you are interested in just learning.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 3:25 pm to reb13
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Apparently it's free if you are interested in just learning.
That's correct but if the OP wants to sit for the CPA exam he needs course credit. Taking it for funsies doesn't count.
I should add that I'm almost finished with UVA's accounting certificate program. Some (not all) of the classes are online, and it's very legit - UVA has one of the top accounting programs in the country.
But like I said, you can take it from any accredited institution and it still counts.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 7:20 pm to foshizzle
MIT also has courses available.
I think the MBA route would be a terrific option. You are the perfect example of who gets a lot of benefit from a MBA. It will cover your general business requirements and expose you to enough accounting that you will find out if you like it.
If you don't like accounting, then there will be other courses that will suit your interest and it will be a natural pivot for you.
Accounting has job security but it also takes a certain type of person to actually enjoy it.
I think the MBA route would be a terrific option. You are the perfect example of who gets a lot of benefit from a MBA. It will cover your general business requirements and expose you to enough accounting that you will find out if you like it.
If you don't like accounting, then there will be other courses that will suit your interest and it will be a natural pivot for you.
Accounting has job security but it also takes a certain type of person to actually enjoy it.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 7:24 pm to lynxcat
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Accounting has job security but it also takes a certain type of person to actually enjoy it.
I enjoy auditing a lot, I do not enjoy tax work ha. Granted I have no idea how it works in firms/industry.
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Posted on 10/8/15 at 7:28 pm to Jcorye1
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I enjoy auditing a lot, I do not enjoy tax work ha. Granted I have no idea how it works in firms/industry.
Tax takes an even more specific type of person to enjoy
I do not mind accounting >> I would not enjoy audit >> I would be miserable in tax
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