Online Accounting Masters Degree

[Bob]

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:

Current Education Requirements (Up to Dec. 31, 2011)
Candidates must have graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s 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.