Help planning my degree

[booklovingirl]

Want to chime in with a piece of input given that you already have extensive accounting experience and are looking to get a degree in the field: look up how your classes will match against the CPA's education requirements.  I think you'll find Washington to be the fastest way to get licensed since you can use your pre-existing work experience but you may need a local one depending on the exact nature of your current work.

I say this as someone that paid zero attention to this in undergrad and then went back to clean it up 12 years later and could've saved himself a bit of trouble with some forethought.  You state that you prefer taking tests to papers and already have extensive work experience so I expect the exams would be no trouble for you.

Hi, thanks, that's a very interesting point. Why is Washington easier than other states?  The experience requirements? Do you have any tips regarding CPA in Illinois?