vince3151 wrote: Some feedback on Liberty: I've completed 7 of the 10 courses required in the Liberty MSA program so far. I'm not sure if this is true of most MSA programs but at Liberty the program isn"t so much about learning accounting (debits credits etc). The program focuses on research, theory and writing. It's been a good experience. I recommend the program based on cost, 8 week classes, online format, good instructors. The classes are challenging as there are exams, research papers, projects, and weekly writing assingments with APA citing using peer reviewed articles to back up your statements. I'm completing the program to satisfy the CPA 150 hr requirement. Good luck,

That is one of the reasons why I am looking at LU's MSA program because the pricing is not bad to meet the accounting requirements to sit for the CPA exam, and also have the option of looking for a good MBA program in the future.

Out of curiosity, what's your take on taking two courses at the same time while working full time?  I was looking at the list of courses and have the following tentative schedule.

Spring 2011
01/17/11 - 03/11/11 ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I
03/21/11 - 05/11/11  ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II
03/21/11 - 05/11/11  ACCT 311 Cost Accounting
 
Summer 2011
05/16/11 - 07/08/11  ACCT 404 Auditing
05/16/11 - 07/08/11  ACCT 401 Taxation
06/27/11 - 08/19/11  BUSI 601 Accounting for Decision Making
06/27/11 - 08/19/11  ACCT 511 Advanced Business Law for Accountants
 
Fall 2011
08/23/11 - 10/15/11  ACCT 521 Advanced Cost Accounting
08/23/11 - 10/15/11  ACCT 531 Accounting Information Systems
10/25/11 - 12/17/11  ACCT 622 Advanced Auditing
10/25/11 - 12/17/11  ACCT 632 Advanced Financial Accounting Theory

Spring 2012
01/17/12 - 03/11/12  ACCT 612 Tax Research and Jurisprudence
03/21/12 - 05/13/12  ACCT 642 Accounting Ethics

vince3151 wrote: Hi Joelomas Two classes at once is very doable, I"ve done it twice. Just be prepared to have no down time for a 8 week period. Like you I"m a little older than most at 39 yrs old, so getting the classes behind us is a priority. Beyond the 10 classes required of in the Liberty MSA program, the MBA with a concentration in accounting would require an additional 5 courses. I" m thinking about it. On a side note......I'm taking the FAR exam tomorrow ...kinda freaked out with anxiety right now. Be well

I'm all signed up and ready to start this weekend.  My goal is to complete these courses and sign up with Beckers pass the exams. I have my tentative schedule listed below.

Spring 2011
ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I	01/17/11 - 03/11/11
ACCT 401 Taxation	01/17/11 - 03/11/11
ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II	03/21/11 - 05/11/11
ACCT 311 Cost Accounting	03/21/11 - 05/11/11
Summer 2011
ACCT 404 Auditing	05/16/11 - 07/08/11
ACCT 511 Advanced Business Law for Accountants	05/16/11 - 07/08/11
BUSI 601 Accounting for Decision Making	06/27/11 - 08/19/11
ACCT 612 Tax Research and Jurisprudence	06/27/11 - 08/19/11
Fall 2011
ACCT 521 Advanced Cost Accounting	08/23/11 - 10/15/11
ACCT 531 Accounting Information Systems	08/23/11 - 10/15/11
ACCT 622 Advanced Auditing	10/25/11 - 12/17/11
ACCT 642 Accounting Ethics	10/25/11 - 12/17/11
Spring 2012
ACCT 632 Advanced Financial Accounting Theory	01/17/12 - 03/11/12