09-13-2012, 10:04 AM
Prloko Wrote:Pub,
Unless you are in a situation where you need some dough, why not see if you can go straight into a Master's Program. As I recall, you're pretty young. Maybe in two years by the time you're done with your MS/MBA/whatever, the job market would be better. Also, if you can get your Master's with a concentration in something like Foresnic Acct or Auditing from an AACSB school, you'll be in demand. Sarbox has created a big demand for this accounting field.
EDIT: Also, with the Master's you'll already have your 150 SH to sit for the CPA exams if you choose.
I am on the young side, 17 now and on par to finish my BSBA a month before I turn 18. A Master's degree is something I've actually put some consideration into, esp. with a focus in Forensic ACCT. There is a "back door" avenue where 150 sh aren't required to sit for the CPA, but getting them isn't a bad idea. It would be nice to find a job that would help pay for the Master's. We will see what happens, I still have a couple months before I can write that "I'm Done" post.
Thanks for your guys input. Sorry, I feel I've hijacked this thread. My apologies.