[kky617]

Hi,

I have BA in Psychology and finally fulfilled the 150 credit requirement (including the required Accounting and Business credits( to take the CPA exam. I have no experience in accounting field.

I thought my worries would be over once I am done with the credit requirement, but now, I am more worried about the career options. I am a permanent resident (can work legally in private and public sectors just not the government job) and will apply for citizenship in July of 2015 (next summer).

I live in Colorado Springs, CO.

Would it be worth getting the MBA and Ms in Accounting Dual Degree for me to qualify for the education in lieu of experience to get licensed as a CPA once I pass all 4 sections and the ethics exam? Or should I just get MBA or MS in Accounting? I believe that no matter which graduate degree I go for, there will be more internship opportunity open to current student and also believe that with the internship experience, I would have better chance of getting a job upon graduation. The college near me only offers MBA in Accounting. Would it qualify for the education in lieu of experience requirement for CPA license? If not, and if MBA in Accounting in general just does not offer much benefit in finding a job, I would need to drive for an hour to go to Denver for MBA & Master in Accounting or just one of the two graduate program.

Please let me know.

Thank you so much :)!

[acamp]

You have any interesting in moving to San Francisco?

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[acamp]

You have any interesting in moving to San Francisco?

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California CPA

[kky617]

@acamp

I really wish I could move San Francisco, CA. My husband is a state employee so my career search is very limited to Colorado Springs and Denver area. Thank you so much for asking though 🙂

[kky617]

@acamp

I really wish I could move San Francisco, CA. My husband is a state employee so my career search is very limited to Colorado Springs and Denver area. Thank you so much for asking though 🙂

[Study Monk]

Or you can start studying with cpaexcal and spend a boat load of money to get the units…..

https://una.cpaexcel.com/papp/enroll.html

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

Or you can start studying with cpaexcal and spend a boat load of money to get the units…..

https://una.cpaexcel.com/papp/enroll.html

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[tough_kitty]

kky617: Haha, yeah, state jobs do this to you 😉 And SF/Bay Area is SUPER expensive!!! Big 4 would start you at about $50K maybe which is nothing in Bay Area…but hey, at least acamp is considering hiring you 🙂

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

kky617: Haha, yeah, state jobs do this to you 😉 And SF/Bay Area is SUPER expensive!!! Big 4 would start you at about $50K maybe which is nothing in Bay Area…but hey, at least acamp is considering hiring you 🙂

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

Study Monk, you can still change your mind and relocate to Sacramento to get your MSA….. Just a thought 😉

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

Study Monk, you can still change your mind and relocate to Sacramento to get your MSA….. Just a thought 😉

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[kky617]

@stoleway

I also heard that Colorado is repealing the education in lieu of experience option for licensing in July 2015 as the state will start requiring 150 credit hours to sit for the exam (for now, only 27 hours in Accounting & 21 hours in Business are required on top of BS/BA in any major). I am just not sure whether that means I need to have the necessary hours prior to July 2015 to qualify for the option OR that I just need to be in a graduate program as of the date. Could you help me understand?

Thank you so much for the advice to make sure the school has strong connection with accounting firms :)!! I will definitely check!

[kky617]

@stoleway

I also heard that Colorado is repealing the education in lieu of experience option for licensing in July 2015 as the state will start requiring 150 credit hours to sit for the exam (for now, only 27 hours in Accounting & 21 hours in Business are required on top of BS/BA in any major). I am just not sure whether that means I need to have the necessary hours prior to July 2015 to qualify for the option OR that I just need to be in a graduate program as of the date. Could you help me understand?

Thank you so much for the advice to make sure the school has strong connection with accounting firms :)!! I will definitely check!

[acamp]

1st year Auditor's make about $55K or so (which is still nothing out here LOL)

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

California CPA

[acamp]

1st year Auditor's make about $55K or so (which is still nothing out here LOL)

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

California CPA

[kky617]

@acamp & tough_kitty

Whoa! I guess there is one good thing about living in Colorado Springs 😉 It does not cost much to live here ;p

I would be a happy camper with $55k <3

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