Hey everyone,

I'm currently working as an intern in audit at a CPA firm and was presented with this crazy idea: I am planning on graduating with my bachelors next semester in accounting and finance in Florida. Should I go into a MAC (masters in accounting) program and take the CPA or graduate and don't bother with the MAC and just study and take the CPA ....but apply through New Hampshire where they only require 120 hours to sit and recieve the CPA license. As for work experience, I can stay on where I am now and that should complete my requirments.

Is this possibile? What do you guys think is the best route?

1) MAC then Sit for the Exam

2)Study and register through NH

I eventually want to go for my MBA but dont see the point if I already have a MAC. I know I can get the MBA and focus in accounting but I want to focus in Finance. Having the CPA is the base for my career goals of M&A and Business Valuation.

Also, what about reciprocity so I can practice in Florida?

Thanks for reading!

Since you ultimately want to get your MBA and concentrate on finance, then, to me, it doesn't make much sense to also go for your MACC (unless you just really want to do both).  If I were you, I would go ahead and take the CPA exam, get the work experience in, and go back for the MBA.

I think as long as you either have a MACC or MBA, you'll be okay.