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delhi_walli
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Posted: 09 Aug 2009 at 21:45 \| IP Logged

Hello ppl.

Please have your opinion about these above mentioned cource of "certificate in taxation " from UCLA extension centre.

Thanks, delhi_walli

vicky
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Posted: 09 Aug 2009 at 22:09 \| IP Logged

If you got too much cash and time on your hands and have no other options to keep yourself busy, why not?

This certificate is nothing but a piece of paper that states you have completed a bunch of courses. It seems all these courses are even non-credit.

As a newcomer to this country, you are much better off passing the CPA exam and getting some US work experience (paid/unpaid) to qualify for the license. The CPA will trump any such certificate.

Have you joined your local CPA chapter as a candidate member yet?

delhi_walli
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Posted: 10 Aug 2009 at 12:21 \| IP Logged

Thanks vicky.

Let me explain my logic behind this.

a. This cource is not that expensive as compared to MS in Taxation.It costs only 7000$ as compare to 30,000$ for MS in Taxation. Also I dont see any other course that can help me.(MS in accounting and MBA with accounting specialization doesnt add much value to my existing qualifications i.e. Bcom+Mcom+MBA)

b. It will also make me eligible for OPT after completion. OPT will help me paying back student loan,gettting legal paid work experience under CPA for my license requirements.

c. Its mainly evening classes , so in the morning I have full time to prepare for my CPA.

d. Also it will help me in networking with professionals in my domain(which can be easily done at local CPA chapter too.).

What I am not sure and will need more input from you is this:

a. Why did you said that these are non credit courses? I can see 4 unit mentioned in front of each course and also few of these course add to credit hours of MCLE.

https://www.uclaextension.edu/r/ProgramDetails.aspx?reg=CF05 9

b. Also from employer perspective does it add value over top of CPA.

Again thanks a lot for your opinion.

-Delhi-walli

vicky
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Posted: 10 Aug 2009 at 20:36 \| IP Logged

a) Because it was an extension program, I thought it was non-credit. It looks like most of the courses may qualify as credit. Although I don't see how much more useful it would make the certificate. You have to look into it yourself.

b) No. You have a Bcom, Mcom, MBA and soon CPA. How many titles and degrees do you want to rack up? At some point you have to quit being an eternal student and get a job.

$7k for this program is nothing to sneeze at. You may have a lot of other personal reasons to sign up for this stuff, however I can't comment on that.

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Posted: 10 Aug 2009 at 20:36 \| IP Logged

While it might be somewhat difficult given the current market conditions...I would also encourage you to get in the door (even part-time) with a company or public accounting firm. Getting some recent related experience on your resume will help as well.

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