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kj_nyc
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Posted: 20 Oct 2009 at 18:34 \| IP Logged

What kind of job do you think an MBA would get you? The top MBA schools do not have good accounting programs. They were great at getting people investment banking or management consulting jobs, back before the financial crisis. Just wondering because I got an MBA in accounting to qualify for the CPA exam because my undergraduate degree was not in accounting. CPA firms don't care if you're an MBA. They just care if you are a licensed CPA. And I could not afford to go to a school that would get me onto Wall Street anyways. Had to work and pay my way through school.

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Posted: 20 Oct 2009 at 18:43 \| IP Logged

Most states req MBA's to become a CPA 150 hours...I am lucky to be in a state that is behind on that. You cannot become licensed without the experience. I cant get into the top schools but I can probably get into a descent tax program to make up for my bad Undergrad Experience (Which is why I couldn't get Big firm interviews)...Bottom line I am looking for a way to get a new job either in Accounting or Business

Whats the alternative for me?

Sit around do nothing

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Posted: 20 Oct 2009 at 19:16 \| IP Logged

Ah I see. I don't think most states require an MBA, but yes, they do require 150 hours which would qualify you for an MBA at most schools. I graduated just in time to avoid being subject to the 150 hours in NY. I sure wish my MBA could bring more benefits than just qualifying to take the CPA exam.

How do you plan to finance the MBA? Even with paying far less tuition than the top schools charge, I had to work full time and live like a poor student. Crappy life, that's why with so much invested, I've put so much effort into the CPA exam in hopes that it will pay off.

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Posted: 20 Oct 2009 at 19:25 \| IP Logged

kj_nyc wrote:

Cash...I could of went to Harvard if they let me in. I already saved mad money going to a mediocre undergad school. I feel like a disappointment to the family. I cant get into a good one because of my lacking GPA.

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Posted: 20 Oct 2009 at 20:49 \| IP Logged

Passing the exams will definitely help you get a job, especially in public accounting. The trick is to find job openings.

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