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Online Accounting Masters Degree - purplewoman - 01-28-2009
I'm getting close to finishing up a BSBA in Accounting from TESC. I would like to earn a master's degree in accounting in order to sit for the CPA exam. Can anyone recommend an online program for this??
Online Accounting Masters Degree - bazonkers - 01-28-2009
You might want to take a look at the forums over at Distance Learning Discussion Forums - Powered by vBulletin. There is lots of info about various distance programs and, if you can't find what you need already posted, there are tons of helpful people that will let you know what programs are available.
Online Accounting Masters Degree - tbmabrey - 01-28-2009
California State University, Sacramento offers an online accounting degree which i plan on taking. CSUS College of Continuing Education Degree Programs
Online Accounting Masters Degree - tbmabrey - 01-28-2009
MS Accountancy Program Information:
The MS in Accountancy degree is granted by the College of Business Administration which is fully accredited by the AACSB - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The College of Continuing Education (CCE) coordinates the administrative aspects of the MS in Accountancy program with the Korea Accounting & Technology School such as admission, registration and tuition payment.
Instructors in the MS in Accountancy program are among the finest faculty and/or professionals in the accountancy field. They have all completed advanced degrees or are practicing professionals, bringing current and cutting-edge accounting education to the classroom. Our instructors are experienced in the emerging issues in the accounting, taxation, and information systems field and bring the relevance of contemporary issues into the program content.
Program Structure
The MS Accountancy program uses a web-based learning program called WebCT which allows students the flexibility of entering the course site at various times and locations - wherever there is internet connection. The faculty and students are able to communicate using online chat discussion boards. The distance education delivery mode used by the MS Accountancy program at Sacramento State vastly increases the flexibility by which students can complete their degree. Many of the courses are offered in a compressed semester format and the entire program can be completed in accelerated time frame.
Online Accounting Masters Degree - purplewoman - 01-28-2009
Thanks for the tips. I'll have to check those out more carefully when I have more time.
Online Accounting Masters Degree - Bob - 01-29-2009
Quote:I'm getting close to finishing up a BSBA in Accounting from TESC. I would like to earn a master's degree in accounting in order to sit for the CPA exam. Can anyone recommend an online program for this??
Each state has its own requirements for the CPA exam but in Pennsylvania you do not need a Masters to take the exam as far as I know. You may have the required number of courses with your bachelors in accounting depending on the state that you live. I had thought about it but I could never satisfy the work experience requirement unless I changed jobs.
Good Luck,
Bob
Pa education requirements for CPA exam:
Quote: Current Education Requirements (Up to Dec. 31, 2011)
Candidates must have graduated with a bachelorâs or masterâs degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy (SBOA), and completed at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting subjects. These subjects include accounting and auditing, business law, finance, or tax subjects sanctioned by the SBOA.
Candidates who have completed an optional 150 semester-credits must have 24 semester credits in the accounting subjects noted above, plus an additional 12 semester-credits in accounting, auditing, and tax subjects. Those who choose this option will have a shorter experience requirement to be come certified (see below).
Current Experience Requirements (Up to Dec. 31, 2011)
In addition to passing the CPA Exam, CPA candidates need to satisfy work experience requirements before becoming licensed.
Work experience must be in the following areas:
In public accounting, or as an internal auditor if the internal audit function reports to an independent board or similar body, or an auditor with a unit of federal, state, or local government; and
Supervised by an individual who is currently licensed to practice public accounting as a CPA in Pennsylvania or another state.
Online Accounting Masters Degree - purplewoman - 01-29-2009
Thanks Bob! I am in IL, though. They don't specifically require a masters degree, but they do require 150 hours with certain classes at undergrad and graduate levels. I rather just go ahead and get the degree along the way. But if I move to PA before I finish, I'll know what to do now!
Online Accounting Masters Degree - joel66 - 01-29-2009
I am also looking to getting my CPA. Initially, I was thinking about law school, because of my 18 years of claims background and didn't want that to go to waste. After taking Financial Accounting and started investigating the accounting field, I realized that I should focus my career change on what I enjoy to do and not put too much emphases on just my background. Of course, I do have my eye on auditing and forensic accounting because of my litigation and fraud experience from within the claims industry, I felt that would be a good match for my skills, and still get with work with numbers.
I have spoken with several CPA's to include some in top 4 and gave them my options about going for MS in Accounting in Sac State and also schools. Including books it costs about 15K to 20K to get an MS in Accounting at Sac State or other schools.
For California on pathway 2, you need 150 credit hours and within those 150 credits, you need min 24 in accounting and 24 in business. If you have 30 units in accounting for example, 6 of those accounting units can be considered business credit. I was advised instead of shelling out 15K to get my MS degree, it's much better to get my accounting certificate at my local community college since tuition is free in CA with BOG Waiver and as soon as I meet the 24 unit min accounting and 150 credits, to start studying for the CPA exam. Based on the recommendations of the CPA's I have spoken with, they advised having a CPA is worth much more than graduate degree. Plus, once you get your foot in the door with a firm, then go to graduate school and have the employer pay for your tuition.
I'm sure everything has different reasons, but I figured I would let you know the info I received and what route I plan to go. My goal is to get my BS in General Business at Excelsior, and immediately go full time at local community college and get my accounting certificate credits to meet the requirements by Spring 2010. Once that is done I plan to work hard on both finding a job in the accounting field, since I have the 24 accounting units at either the City, State, and/or Federal Government, or private firm and study for CPA at the same time. Once I get my foot in the door with a company, I plan to go for MBA w/accounting concentration and have my employer pay for tuition.
who knows, I might go for DBA and teach part time at Sac State in the future
Online Accounting Masters Degree - norema - 01-29-2009
Bob Wrote:Each state has its own requirements for the CPA exam but in Pennsylvania you do not need a Masters to take the exam as far as I know. You may have the required number of courses with your bachelors in accounting depending on the state that you live. I had thought about it but I could never satisfy the work experience requirement unless I changed jobs.
Good Luck,
Bob
Pa education requirements for CPA exam:
Hello, I noticed that you are attending AJU for an MBA. I'm considering doing the same thing in a few months. Did you use the sponsorship, what exactly is that process? What is the program like, how are the courses laid out? Is it project or case based, how is it taught? I read somewhere that the classes are in 8 week terms, this is for upto 3 courses per term allowing this to be completed in 1 year correct? Well just fill in any additional information you can for the questions that I didn't ask. Thanks
Online Accounting Masters Degree - cookderosa - 01-29-2009
purplewoman Wrote:Thanks Bob! I am in IL, though. They don't specifically require a masters degree, but they do require 150 hours with certain classes at undergrad and graduate levels. I rather just go ahead and get the degree along the way. But if I move to PA before I finish, I'll know what to do now!>>
I am pretty sure you won't be able to count CLEP in your 150 to sit the test- double check.