Path Review: Accounting

[turbotortuga]

OK, this is concerning but good to know, thanks!

Cost and time is a huge factor for me - which is why I am (was) bullish on UMPI.

I figure having to do all my credits through WGU and not Sophia, Straigherline etc - will take me 2 years as I am working full time - which is 16k right there, and thats just for the Bachelors.

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I understand TX is a pain in the ass for licensure, but I've checked pretty thoroughly and if I were to get my licensure through somewhere like Maine the UMPI accounting course (as long as I have 150 credits) is sufficient. Then I can transfer to TX (after passing exams and 2 years of experience under a CPA)

I will look into WGU more and I think it would be my preference, by the money and time invest just seems to be a non starter for me, sadly.

Thank you for the feedback.

It is hard to know what to do, but at the end of the day if I can get a degree at a fraction of the price, even if the education is subpar, I think that is worth it.

Bruh, there are two states in the enitre union with the strictest and most anal CPA statutes, New York and Texas! Yea, you need to do more reading on Texas. The TSBPA requires that any CPA requesting reciprocity in Texas still have to meet Texas CPA education and licensure requirements, even if already licensed in another state! Again, WGU may take more time but it'll save you on the back end. The Texas BPA isn't dumb and knows what people try to do to get around their rules. Anyway, I also work more than full time (Active duty military) and I was able to finish UMPI in two sessions and the WGU MAcc in one term, so if you are motivated, I can see you finishing WGU in two terms at the most for the BSAcc and one term for the MAcc. UMPI also raised the YourPace tuition to $1,800 per term now, so two sessions at UMPI (16 weeks) cost $3,600 versus one term at WGU (26 weeks) at $4,000. WGU can potentially be faster because you still have exams for quite a few courses, which can take a day or two, if you are familiar with the material. But you do you.