Returning Accounting Student - Quickest Way

[MauriceLevy]

Hi all. 

My primary question is what is the easiest and quickest possible way to graduate with an accounting degree? I am not afraid of having to put my nose to the grindstone as I completed all of my 42 credits in one WGU term before. Life happened, and I withdrew. Life is better now, but I really hope I can make progress again at the same speed. I also hope that progress can be much much easier if not effortless.

My secondary questions:
1.What is ACE?
2. What exactly are the benefits of UMPI? No proctored tests? Cheaper? 



Here is a list of which credits I already possess. 

19 credits transferred from my first college:

Two humanities (a history and music course)
English 1
Microeconomics
Spreadsheeting
College Algebra

42 credits earned from WGU:

Critical Thinking
Intro to HR mngmt.
Principles of mngmt.
Organizational Behavior
Business Ethics
Quan. Analysis
Applied Probability and Stats
Fundamentals for Success in Business
Innovative and Strategic Thinking
Emotional and Cultural Intelligence
Business Enviroment Applications 1
IT Mngmt. Essentials
Financial Accounting
Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting

Thank you for reading this far!

[jg_nuy]

Good first post - would recommend completing the template and addendum for max help from the board: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

ACE is third-party credit coursework approved by the American Council on Education, such as Sophia Learning, Study dot com and others mentioned here often.

Probably the BA in Accounting at UMPI - no proctored exams, more writing based, able to complete a significant amount on Sophia before you start your program - links below - $1700/8 week term in the fall, typically takes 2-3 terms to complete, but a person with planning and enough time could do the 10 classes required in 1 term:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...ts_Roadmap
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UM...egree_Plan

[bjcheung77]

@MauriceLevy, just wondering, have you thought of completing some Sophia.org classes for max transfer back into WGU to finish off the degree you were looking at? If you can't get those max transferred back into WGU, then your best option is to complete the UMPI option, such as their BABA Accounting or if you are alright with a minor, that would work as well for the BLS.

[MauriceLevy]

Thank you both for the response. I have heard of those ACE credit providers before; makes a lot of sense now!

I will look more into Sophia. The wiki you both provided has been an immense help.

Have a good week!

[MauriceLevy]

Here is my updated information in the format of the template provided:

Your Location: Ohio, U.S.
Your Age: Early Twenties
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelors in Accounting
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 61

Local Community College Total Credits 6:
A History Course
A Music Course
(I do not recall exactly any information about these courses. For sure my grades were no lower than a B.)

University of Akron Total Credits 13:
English I
Spreadsheeting
Algebra I
Microeconomics
(I also do not recall any other information. Again, no grade would be lower than a B.)

WGU Total Credits 42:
Critical Thinking and Logic, 3
Introduction to Human Resource Management, 3
Principles of Management, 4
Organizational Behavior, 3
Business Ethics, 3
Quantitative Analysis For Business, 3
Applied Probability and Statistics, 3
Fundamentals for Success in Business, 3
Innovative and Strategic Thinking, 3
Emotional and Cultural Intelligence, 3
Business Environment Applications I: Business Structures and Legal Environment, 2
Information Technology Management Essentials, 3
Financial Accounting, 3
Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting, 3




Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Provider Total Credits: #

I do like the sound of UMPI. Which of my credits will transfer? Which courses should I complete with Sophia if I wish to attend UMPI?

[bjcheung77]

UMPI could be a good choice to jump into, but without finding more about WGU's acceptance again, it's going to be hard to decide as you did only the template and not the addendum as advised earlier...

[MauriceLevy]

ADDENDUM:

Budget: NA. There is not a single school in the world I would be unable to attend for financial reasons.
Commitments: Pretty much zero. I have no children, no girlfriend, and I do not work a 9-5.
Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed. Seriously. 16 hours a day.
Timeline: Within a few months.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I don't need this. My schooling has been entirely paid for out of pocket.
Please provide any relevant details you may have that may help us determine a option or path for you to investigate: I hate proctored exams! WGU's proctor system Calamity was absolutely awful. There were several times where my proctor was not even there at the conclusion of my test. I also think it is ridiculous that I cannot talk to myself. Therefore I couldn't end the exam. I also think it is ridiculous that I cannot talk to myself. Not only that, but setting up your room to pass their "rules" is really frustrating and took more time than the actual test. I also am hugely uncomfortable with showing this company my entire room and my license. I also think it is even worse that they ask to take control of your computer in order to enter their exam password. 

However, there is plenty that I liked about WGU. The self paced system was nice. I got through a lot in a short amount of time. Also being able to test out of the course right away was nice. I am good at taking exams, but I do think I prefer projects and such.

[bjcheung77]

Awesome update! Basically... You have the energy, money, time to do the balanced mix/match trifecta of certs, degree, experience that I usually recommend. Your best option actually is to continue with your UMPI BA Accounting but I would double major that with the BA PM & IS concentration, you'll be well versed in Accounting and Business Administration (Project Management & Info Systems).

Having said that, are you going for the CPA in your state? If not, another option would be to do the Pierpont BOG AAS with an emphasis of your choice, get the UMPI BAS with an accounting plus PM/MIS minors, and the extra 4 classes that can go towards the MAOL. When you go down this path, you can add the UMPI AALS degree and forget it, your classes with 'complete' the degree without extra work.

[MauriceLevy]

Thank you for the information. Yes, I do intend on sitting for the CPA exam. I believe the requirements in Ohio to take the exam are 120 credit hours, but in order to actually receive the certification you need 150 and a few other additional things.

I see that the PM & IS has a good amount of overlap. Thank you for showing me this.

Is UMPI self paced?

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Also, I have been reading about TESU and it also sounds attractive. On the Wiki, it says you "maybe" will have proctored exams. What exactly does this mean?

[allvia]

With UMPI there is a BA Accounting and a BABA Accounting (which allows the double concentration) - they are not the same degree. If your objective is to work towards sitting for the CPA I would recommend the full accounting degree over the BABA.