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re: Thinking about going back to grad school
Posted on 2/10/15 at 2:35 pm to TheIndulger
Posted on 2/10/15 at 2:35 pm to TheIndulger
+1 Look around....you can take CPA prep courses at the undergrad level at some schools. Cheaper, easier to get into, and satisfies the requirements to sit for the exam in LA: LINK /
24 hrs in accounting, 24 hours in business. 150 college hours required in total. So don't assume grad is the only route.
24 hrs in accounting, 24 hours in business. 150 college hours required in total. So don't assume grad is the only route.
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Posted on 2/10/15 at 2:52 pm to hungryone
I definitely will be doing more research before jumping in, just wanted some outside perspective on the matter. Thanks 
Posted on 2/10/15 at 2:53 pm to springsvol
Definitely would recommend looking at graduate assistantships. Every once in awhile you can luck into one of them because they didn't advertise well.
Also, Auburn's CPA program has ridiculous pass rates. THey got my buddy to pass his CPA exam and he is a moron
Also, Auburn's CPA program has ridiculous pass rates. THey got my buddy to pass his CPA exam and he is a moron
Posted on 2/11/15 at 7:33 am to springsvol
You've been in the work force for 4 years. You should have the work ethic and drive to work your way through any more schooling and cash flow it.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 12:21 pm to hungryone
Hungryone - Are you Don Simmons??
Posted on 2/11/15 at 5:35 pm to springsvol
Just take online classes to get the credit hours and take the classes you need. An advanced degree is little help once you get those three magic letters behind your name. All they care about is are you a CPA or not.
Screw being an accountant without being a CPA the pay is marginal and the stress certainly doesn't match the pay/career opportunities.
Screw being an accountant without being a CPA the pay is marginal and the stress certainly doesn't match the pay/career opportunities.
This post was edited on 2/11/15 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 2/11/15 at 8:30 pm to springsvol
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This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:05 am to springsvol
Really depends on what you are doing now, what your plans are, and how you intend to utilize an masters degree to get there. I'm assuming you are looking at a masters in finance or business admin?
I got my MBA between 2009-2011. I'd be happy to share some insight, but I may need more information about what goals you have and your experience.
I went in during the recession when my opportunity costs were fairly low. I had a general idea of what I was interested in, and I took the best option...but the recession did force me to evaluate my background and change my goals to some degree.
Today, I earn well over double what I made in 2007/2008 and I get to take advantage of opportunities to add depth to my knowledge base and skillset within my field. There is next to 0% chance I'd be in this position had I not gone back to school.
Your experience may be different. Some of my classmates were less motivated, and others were more enthusiastic and focused (particularly those in the finance specialization). The ones willing to move to Houston, Denver, NYC, LA, Memphis, or Atlanta seem to do especially well.
What schools were you interested in learning about? Pay them a visit and perhaps sit through one of their classes if possible. Inquire about graduate assistant jobs that may help cover tuition. If you were looking at LSU, I can recommend a few contacts.
I do think obtaining the CPA certification is worth it if you intend to stay the course.
I got my MBA between 2009-2011. I'd be happy to share some insight, but I may need more information about what goals you have and your experience.
I went in during the recession when my opportunity costs were fairly low. I had a general idea of what I was interested in, and I took the best option...but the recession did force me to evaluate my background and change my goals to some degree.
Today, I earn well over double what I made in 2007/2008 and I get to take advantage of opportunities to add depth to my knowledge base and skillset within my field. There is next to 0% chance I'd be in this position had I not gone back to school.
Your experience may be different. Some of my classmates were less motivated, and others were more enthusiastic and focused (particularly those in the finance specialization). The ones willing to move to Houston, Denver, NYC, LA, Memphis, or Atlanta seem to do especially well.
What schools were you interested in learning about? Pay them a visit and perhaps sit through one of their classes if possible. Inquire about graduate assistant jobs that may help cover tuition. If you were looking at LSU, I can recommend a few contacts.
I do think obtaining the CPA certification is worth it if you intend to stay the course.
This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 10:39 am
Posted on 2/12/15 at 8:56 am to dewster
Which b-school did you go to if you don't mind answering? LSU?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:05 am to nelatf
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Hungryone - Are you Don Simmons??
LOL. Not by a long shot. That's what happens when you're sloppy. I corrected the link.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 10:39 am to Louie T
LSU is a solid school. If you get into there, you should also consider A&M and Tulane.
A lot of OOS students at A&M's MBA program score in-state tuition.
A lot of OOS students at A&M's MBA program score in-state tuition.
This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 10:42 am
Posted on 2/12/15 at 10:44 am to dewster
Is that where you went?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 10:49 am to dewster
I'm still forming my plan. As somebody said earlier, being an Accountant without the CPA isn't worth it. I just know that a bachelor's degree isn't getting me noticed. I've put in tons of applications and followed up, with no luck, so something has to change.
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