[MrNormalGuy]

It seems like the future CEO’s and CFO’s are going CPA + computer science. Computer science for me is easy. I broke the curve for linear algebra – matrix algebra at a big public university, and discrete mathematics is easy as pie. For those of you asking what to pursue after the CPA, it seems like without knowing computer science you’re destined to be another desk jockey. Along with this is the CISA. I’m no expert in accounting yet, but I am an expert at researching what the most successful people in the future learned academically. Everything is going to be run by comptuers. IF you don’t know what TCP/IP stands for and you have a CPA then you should learn. For this reason…I’m going to chug through the CPA stuff which is mostly non-important in terms of skill for the job, and one day, all you CPA’s will be working for me, one of the few CPA’s with a computer science masters, and a p.h.d. in hip shaking.

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[SusanStudies]

If that's what you want, go for it! CPA + AIS is a good combination.

AUD: 07/11/11 - Passed
BEC: 08/27/11 - Passed
FAR: 01/17/12 - Passed
REG: 04/30/12; Re-take 7/16/12 - Passed

FINISHED!!!!!!!!

[Sandra]

That’s a little presumptuous. LOL. The business environment is obviously changing but I don’t think a masters in computer science will get you that much of an edge if you want a CEO/CFO type job. An MBA will get you a lot further, especially for a CEO gig. A CPA is practically a must for most CFO jobs, but I don’t think very many CEOs have a CPA. Your masters will be incredibly helpful to you, but I doubt you will have many CPAs reporting to you.

[sbruce810]

I understand the premise of what you're saying (i.e. tech skills are important in today's business environment). Downplaying the importance of accounting knowledge is foolish imo. I hope you come across differently in person, because your initial post makes you seem like a real jerk.

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FAR - Passed
REG - Passed

Done

[nolifecpa]

CPA + CFA = $$$

REG-65,71,74,73,70,74,79
BEC-60's,60's,69,71,76*,78
FAR-67,66,65,79
AUD-54,60's,65,83*,69,80
*expired

DONE

[SoCalCPA]

Haha one of the funniest posts I've read in a while. Do you even know what CEO and CFO stands for? Have you worked in public accounting? I can tell you from first hand experience that they are NOT experts in computer science. Don't spread false info to the community.

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R - (1/2012) Done!
F - (10/2011) Done!

[nebraska]

……didn't you start a post last week that you were going into film production?

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AUD (08/2011) - 73 (1/2012) - 86
FAR (11/2011) - 79
BEC (11/2011) - 79

[mla1169]

Can you share any of the sources of your research? I'd love some proof to your theory.

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Witchkizzle]

For a bit of insight into the OP. Please read the following posts from other threads:

1) And to be honest with you, nuclear physics for me, is easier than the CPA exam, because the CPA exam requires and (sic) extraordinary amount of work to cover all the material….I understand nuclear physics almost as soon as its taught, as well as matrix algebra, and advanced math and statistics

2) Don't let this exam make you feel dumb or weak….the best accountants do not pass the first time. I know this by first hand experience.

3) I promise you that the CFO's of the big four most likely did not do well on the exams but won the marathon…not the sprint… But don't also let that get you off your throne for passing this test on the first try….that's pretty good

4) I have a really high IQ and have trouble with this exam. I'm not going to tell you what [my IQ] is

5) my score for reg has been 50, 60, 68….and I've been studying for this one exam for years….because all of it is new to me…but now it's somewhat familiar, I'm studying it as if it were actually a review….so it's going like that for me…just wondering what I should do…continue studying, or bail and chose another major but that might not be anything at this point I feel burned out on school.

6) I only got through half way of the [REG] review with Becker and I received a 62. I'm really bummed. The first two times I took it I got a 43 and a 51 but I barely studied.

He can't even remember what his REG exam scores were. I'm sorry, can't even remember *his own stories about* what his REG exam scores were.

1/10 on the troll job MrNormalGuy

Texas CPA
Licensed 03/12

[Nbkna2c]

that's okay, just put your CIS Master's degree on your resume…you can be a ceo too! Don't bother with the struggles actually learning the stuff….yahoo epic fail 🙂

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FAR 83

[MrNormalGuy]

I'm not trolling. I'm serious. The best compliment to accounting is computer science. Companies are looking for that now and it is exceptionally rare. Don't mind the rest of the post….I was just being facetious….If I can manage to pass the CPA I probably will stay in the lucrative business I just discovered recently through a friend and trade in stress for a backstage part in the play if you know what I mean Johny boy!

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