Hey guys. This is my situation. I'm hoping some of you can offer your wisdom and input on this.

I graduate next month with my Bachelor's in Accounting (3.8 GPA). I was planning on moving into my MAcc right away because my employer was going to pay for it (already accepted into prog). Now they're not sure whether they will.

I am scheduled to sit for AUD at the end of May. Since Auditing is my last class this semester I thought it'd be best to take AUD right afterward when it's still fresh. I am complementing my class now with the CPA review materials. I had thought of taking REG (just wrapped up bus law and tax classes) next in the summer, and BEC before year end (to beat the 2011 changes). FAR would require my greatest efforts and I'd have no choice but to leave it for next year, despite the changes. It'll probably be the subject I 'enjoy' most.

Now, with the MAcc reimbursement in danger, I've gotten used to the idea of not doing the MAcc and just concentrating on the CPA exam. Of course, I couldn't get licensed until I got the extra 30 credits. So, what are your thoughts on this? Should I bypass the MAcc, get all the CPA sections done, and then worry about the 30 credits? If work doesn't pay the MAcc, should I go about another cheaper route (LSU, others?) ? If work pays for the MAcc , should I put off the CPA exam until after finishing the MAcc?? This basically puts in question the order of things and the value of the MAcc vs. just another 30 credits.

FYI, I am 35 (family, kids), have worked in industry for all my life (17 years) , and I've no plans of working public, audit or tax. I wish to remain in industry and just finish all my education now while I am on a roll.

Thanks for your input.