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I took my accounting courses at UOPX. They have a more selection of accounting courses that I needed to complete the accounting requirements for the CPA exam. You can start any time and it offered almost weekly.
I have tried both Keller and Devry, but I have already completed most of their accounting courses as part of my bachelor's degree. I needed to take one more accounting course and I was able to find one at Univ. of Phoenix online.
So it all depends on what you are looking for. I would recommend to look at their curriculum of courses.
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I, too, would strongly discourage you from attending Keller. Your credits will not transfer to other universities because of accredidation and the school is much more expensive than the state university program that is widely recognized by potential employers, including the Big 4. I have issues with classes not having the required number of students (in this case, four) to be held and they are frequently cancelled or not offered at that time.
Despite what others may tell you, we all are aware that your resume has about 30 seconds to capture someone's attention. Have you asked executives in your company or people you may know in these positions their opinion on Keller? Many of them don't even know the school....and when you mention DeVry many responses I've gotten are not favorable in the accounting profession. It's not known for accounting or finance.
Also be aware that your courses to gain CPA licensure must be non-duplicative. Check with nasba or your state accounting board to ensure that the classes you're are going to take will meet their requirements.
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I have also been doing research into schools offering a decent accounting
program and was kind of glad that I came across this site. What I have read till
now is that opinions are split down the middle...worthless information if there is
no proof or evidence to the argument, that is my opinion.
What I don't seem to understand is the following; 1. Illinois (where i'm from) is a
tier 1 state the require 150 education and experience hours for a candidate to
sit for the CPA exam. 2. They also require a Graduate degree in business
accredited by AACSB or ACBSP. In this instance the Keller Accounting program
meets ACBSP accreditation standards and Illinois recognizes the Keller
Graduate program therefore, it allows candidates from that program to test.
3. How is Keller any less different from any other 'Big Name' school?
Candidates from programs accredited from AACSB have to sit and test for the
same CPA exam just like candidates from programs accredited by ACBSP, and
all candidates must pass with a 75 or better in order to be certified as
Certified Public Accountants.
What I see it is that we have not progressed from High School cliques.
Graduates at a CPA firm from a particular institution are going to favor
candidates that hail from from the same institution. This is where those
stereotypes are formed.
True story, and I'm going to name drop because this individual is a public
figure on the web. Look him up talk with him. He can be found on LinkedIn. His
name is Christopher Fontana. received his undergraduate degree from
University of Illinois Chicago. Due to unforeseen circumstances he made his
way to Keller and graduated from their MAFM program. He currently is the
Data Integrity/Accounting Manager for First Midwest Bank, was 2nd VP/Finance
analyst at Northern Trust, and Internal Auditor at Northern Trust. He also held
other accounting jobs with other firms but never took the CPA exam. For those
of you stating that Keller graduates don't amount to much and that employers
don't give graduates a second glance or that the degree is not worth the paper
its printed on need to rethink your position. Still not convinced? ask Corey
Marini Director at PwC Denver.
A graduate education is not about where you go but what you make with it.
True, some people will rise and peak while others will reach the stars. The
same goes for people that attend your 'BIg Name' schools.
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I know that the path for getting the CPA is long and
challenging. Some of my friends preferred to get the job
at the BIG 4 in auditing, cuz then you have the
opportunity to study for their costs and a chance to get
the ACCA license in a 3y. As for me, that's really good
alternative. But in any case, if you're still confident
in your choice, I would also recommend a supporting
resource that can help with some writings or even
provides research paper
writing service. But to be an auditor in an
international company like Deloitte or Ernst & Young
could be very perspective
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