I can relate to everything that you said and have gone through it almost exactly! I did poorly in undergrad, I thought getting my MBA was going to help, ha😂 not really. I’ve had it for over a decade and it didn’t do squat. Now I realize that I should have done something in an actual specific discipline for grad school. I’m going for my MAcc. and eventually CPA. I already work for a bank and they need more people in accounting and finance. People do not make the mistake that I made, I’m in my early 40s now trying to turn the ship around. I got my MBA when I was 27. You wouldn’t believe how useless it was. Everyone has one but can’t do a thing with it.
11 years in accounting here and a CPA, and also a higher manager. What I look for is this 1) Big4 experience 2) CPA and 3) other experience not including big4 (F500 corporate accounting etc) That’s it. I never once looked at someone with a MSA and thought, “ hey great”. I could care less about someone education background. big is the real school and training.
I got my undergrad in accounting. Got accepted into DePaul University with their MSA program. Trying to pass my CPA exams as well and boy it’s been challenging.
I did economics for undergrad, then did the MBA, then did a MAC degree. Military paid for both masters degrees. The MAC is way more helpful to me than the MBA though for sure.
@@Andres-sr7uv Post 9/11 GI Bill. I think it has been renamed to the Forever Bill since they removed time limits (benefits had an expiration date). You get 36 months of education for free up to ~20K or so unless it is a school registered with the VA. Those schools are free regardless of cost. They pro-rate your benefits to the actual days of school attended so 36 month actually goes incredibly far. I have enough benefits for another year of school available if I ever so choose. Also, you get the monthly tax free stipend up around $950 if it's remote education to well over $1,500 (based on location of school).
@@jep05f I see you haven't heard of Chapter 33. It's a great benefit for those veterans that qualify. Nevertheless, that's great to hear your academic accomplishments. I'd put that one year into a terminal degree.
Thank you so much for this video!! My undergraduate experience is very similar to yours. I'm now trying to decide whether I want to pursue a Master's in accounting currently. Something is telling me to just go for it!
I’m an army veteran student using VA Voc Rehab. I’m currently getting an associate in accounting then will get a bachelor in accounting and then will top it off with a masters in accounting. One thing to remember is that for your CPA you need 150 credit hours anyways. Also 68% of those with a masters in accounting pass their CPA exam on the first time. Only 48% of those with a bachelors pass on the first time. For me that alone makes it worth my time investment. Thanks for this type of content.
@@WillKalili great video! I’m glad to be on a good career track. I do wish that accounting were presented as the interesting field that it is. Before my first accounting class I thought it would be incredibly boring. I even dreaded my first accounting class, I originally was getting an associates in business management. Then I found out that I love accounting. Thanks for your content.
Wow! Perfect explanation. I am in the same boat you were in. 2.7 GPA with a degree that I can’t get a job in. Is it better to get a MS in Accounting rather than another bachelor in accounting? Also, what all can you do with a MS in accounting compared to an MBA ? Can I still get a CPA?
Hey man, I got a personal question for you, hope you can give me some guidance, you and I has the same story, undergraduate with 2.7 gpa, now I got an offer from Notre dame for MSA, but I already have 144 credits. Should I just try to get a cpa license or go to the college to get my MSA degree? How challenging is the MSA classes for you? Tyyy
If your ultimate goal is to get a job in the accounting field, I'd say that the GPA won't weigh you down as heavily if you can pass all 4 sections of the CPA exam. A firm will hire you given the accountant shortage at the moment. However, some of the bigger firms set their GPA minimums at 3.0 for first year staff. That's not to say you can't start at a small firm and work your way up. Notre Dame would give you a chance to improve your GPA, but I'm assuming you'd have to go into student debt. If your MSA is free to you, I'd say go for it. If you're having to take student loans, I'd say think about it for a bit longer because at the end of the day, all that really matters is the CPA license in the accounting field.
Great video, thanks. So where did you get your Master's? I'm currently finishing my bachelors at WGU...a very affordable option. They offer a Master's in Accounting, but not sure if I'm going for it yet.
@@WillKalili Thanks WILL.... 🙏 Curious what are the "ball busters" for most people AND what you do to "get ready" in advance with some self-study, etc.. ⁉
I'm considering the Masters Accounting from CSUN. Undergrad econ. You nailed it for me. I'm still considering the accounting certificate but networking with a masters is a big deal. Are you finished with masters? Are you going for CPA? How did you get in with a low gpa? They usually require 3.2 min.
You can usually get in without meeting GPA requirements when you have experience in the workforce after undergrad. Also, accounting programs are seeing a dramatic drop-off of students enrolling (many reasons why). But this is good news for you because it means competition is low and schools are eager to get more students into accounting
@@WillKalili I've seen other videos on that as well addressing the shrinking pipeline of new accountants didn't realize how bad it is. I was very skeptical on the MBA because I haven't heard much success personally from people who earned it and it seems everyone who has a masters at my work has an an mba. Given my age 43, I would need something very focused. I follow you, the financial controller and Carreto and Hummus. One other masters I was seriously considering is Management Information Systems. It seems like Accounting and MIS consistently top the lists as far as business degrees go. Thanks for the reply, good video, very informative.
Yes. I had to take the undergrad level accounting courses that I didn't take while I was in undergrad: intermediate accounting 1 and 2, cost accounting, and taxation for individuals. I took these while I was taking graduate level courses (my institution was flexible).
Thanks for your information. I earned my bachelor degree in economics and master in social studies but now I want to pursue another master in accounting. I'm have been working in banking. I'm 35 already, would that be a problem?
I'm about to graduate this fall (BS Accountancy) which puts me to 120 units. However, I need 150 units to take the CPA exam. I'm considering pursuing an MBA instead of an MSA. I am a veteran, and pretty much GI Bill covers grad school. Thoughts anyone? CPA + MBA or CPA + MSA? The end goal is to be a partner or land an executive position.
If the GI Bill is covering your expenses then I wouldn't worry too much about it. You can take the extra 30 units through either: 1) An MSA, or 2) a certification in accounting from a community College. You may have to look into different community colleges for the certification since not all of them offer it but it's a faster and possibly easier way of getting those extra 30 hours. You can also choose to stick around for an extra semester and summer at your current institution to get the extra 30 hours but that would mean delaying your graduation. Most accounting firms don't care if you have a BS in Accounting vs an MSA. As long as you have your CPA, that's all that really matters. If you want to make the most out of a Master's degree I'd go for a master's in Information Systems to show a more tech-savvy side on your resume. The only reason I did an MSA is because my undergrad degree is in marketing and I needed a degree in accounting, not because an MSA is "better" that a BS in Accounting.
@@WillKalili I'm so sorry. Just one more comparison. No more after this one. What sounds harder to your "ears"? 1. Masters Degree in Mathematics or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?
Some accounting programs allow people with unrelated non business degrees. For example Ohio State University. You just need to take the accounting pre reps.
I have a BA in political science and a MS in Accounting. I went back to undergrad after I graduated to take all the accounting and business classes to get into the master program in Accounting.
I have done my master's from India in accounting. I am planning to write CPA exams from India itself and then enroll for masters in accounting and information systems via giving GRE. Can you advise me on this whether should i enroll in that course if i clear my CPA?
Hi Manav: Do you mean to say you are planning on taking the CPA exam from India? If you have a CPA license from a US State and a Master's in Accounting from India. I would say a Master's degree from an institution in the US is not necessary. It won't hurt to have it, but not having it will not hold you back from job opportunities
@@WillKalilithanks for responding. Yes I am planning to write CPA exam from India. But only clearing 4 papers won't help me to secure visa and cpa license of any state of usa and moreover if I get admitted to a reputed University for masters then I will also get 3 years of work permit. It's a humble request that can we connect somewhere else?? I have a few questions in my mind. I would be OBLIGED 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Masters in Accounting is smart brother. I have a useless Bachelor’s and I’m going for a Master’s in Accounting as well
Hi .. In which university u r pursuing your masters in accounting
One of the realest videos on RUclips. I just started my associates on 2/27/23
I can relate to everything that you said and have gone through it almost exactly! I did poorly in undergrad, I thought getting my MBA was going to help, ha😂 not really. I’ve had it for over a decade and it didn’t do squat. Now I realize that I should have done something in an actual specific discipline for grad school. I’m going for my MAcc. and eventually CPA. I already work for a bank and they need more people in accounting and finance. People do not make the mistake that I made, I’m in my early 40s now trying to turn the ship around. I got my MBA when I was 27. You wouldn’t believe how useless it was. Everyone has one but can’t do a thing with it.
11 years in accounting here and a CPA, and also a higher manager.
What I look for is this 1) Big4 experience 2) CPA and 3) other experience not including big4 (F500 corporate accounting etc)
That’s it. I never once looked at someone with a MSA and thought, “ hey great”. I could care less about someone education background. big is the real school and training.
I got my undergrad in accounting. Got accepted into DePaul University with their MSA program. Trying to pass my CPA exams as well and boy it’s been challenging.
I did economics for undergrad, then did the MBA, then did a MAC degree. Military paid for both masters degrees. The MAC is way more helpful to me than the MBA though for sure.
Ch31 or ch33? For your degrees?
@@Andres-sr7uv Post 9/11 GI Bill. I think it has been renamed to the Forever Bill since they removed time limits (benefits had an expiration date). You get 36 months of education for free up to ~20K or so unless it is a school registered with the VA. Those schools are free regardless of cost. They pro-rate your benefits to the actual days of school attended so 36 month actually goes incredibly far. I have enough benefits for another year of school available if I ever so choose.
Also, you get the monthly tax free stipend up around $950 if it's remote education to well over $1,500 (based on location of school).
@@jep05f I see you haven't heard of Chapter 33. It's a great benefit for those veterans that qualify. Nevertheless, that's great to hear your academic accomplishments. I'd put that one year into a terminal degree.
@@Andres-sr7uv post 9/11 Gi Bill is chapter 33, I could be wrong but that’s my understanding
Thank you so much for this video!! My undergraduate experience is very similar to yours. I'm now trying to decide whether I want to pursue a Master's in accounting currently. Something is telling me to just go for it!
If you do it, make sure to network ad much as you can and get the best grades possible so that you can get the most out of the money you're paying :)
Nice! I’m in accounting as well. Good choice.
THANK YOU! You got my exact reasons why I want to pursue my MSA. MBA is my baby on the low too 😂
Thank you so much! Great feedback.
I’m an army veteran student using VA Voc Rehab. I’m currently getting an associate in accounting then will get a bachelor in accounting and then will top it off with a masters in accounting.
One thing to remember is that for your CPA you need 150 credit hours anyways. Also 68% of those with a masters in accounting pass their CPA exam on the first time. Only 48% of those with a bachelors pass on the first time. For me that alone makes it worth my time investment. Thanks for this type of content.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Best of luck!
@@WillKalili great video! I’m glad to be on a good career track. I do wish that accounting were presented as the interesting field that it is. Before my first accounting class I thought it would be incredibly boring. I even dreaded my first accounting class, I originally was getting an associates in business management. Then I found out that I love accounting.
Thanks for your content.
Wow! Perfect explanation. I am in the same boat you were in. 2.7 GPA with a degree that I can’t get a job in. Is it better to get a MS in Accounting rather than another bachelor in accounting? Also, what all can you do with a MS in accounting compared to an MBA ? Can I still get a CPA?
Hey man, I got a personal question for you, hope you can give me some guidance, you and I has the same story, undergraduate with 2.7 gpa, now I got an offer from Notre dame for MSA, but I already have 144 credits. Should I just try to get a cpa license or go to the college to get my MSA degree? How challenging is the MSA classes for you? Tyyy
If your ultimate goal is to get a job in the accounting field, I'd say that the GPA won't weigh you down as heavily if you can pass all 4 sections of the CPA exam. A firm will hire you given the accountant shortage at the moment. However, some of the bigger firms set their GPA minimums at 3.0 for first year staff. That's not to say you can't start at a small firm and work your way up. Notre Dame would give you a chance to improve your GPA, but I'm assuming you'd have to go into student debt. If your MSA is free to you, I'd say go for it. If you're having to take student loans, I'd say think about it for a bit longer because at the end of the day, all that really matters is the CPA license in the accounting field.
Great video, thanks. So where did you get your Master's? I'm currently finishing my bachelors at WGU...a very affordable option. They offer a Master's in Accounting, but not sure if I'm going for it yet.
Hello Salmon, wanted to know if you started your masters of accounting with WGU? If so, would you be willing to offer some tips, advice, ect. ?
WILL 🙋♀ QUESTION: Can you share, in your opinion, in rank order, the most difficult courses in your "Masters in Accounting" year ⁉ THANKS WILL 🙏
New video on that soon. Thanks for the idea!!
@@WillKalili Thanks WILL.... 🙏 Curious what are the "ball busters" for most people AND what you do to "get ready" in advance with some self-study, etc.. ⁉
@@LJ-jq8og you got it! Stay tuned!
I'm considering the Masters Accounting from CSUN. Undergrad econ. You nailed it for me. I'm still considering the accounting certificate but networking with a masters is a big deal. Are you finished with masters? Are you going for CPA? How did you get in with a low gpa? They usually require 3.2 min.
You can usually get in without meeting GPA requirements when you have experience in the workforce after undergrad. Also, accounting programs are seeing a dramatic drop-off of students enrolling (many reasons why). But this is good news for you because it means competition is low and schools are eager to get more students into accounting
@@WillKalili I've seen other videos on that as well addressing the shrinking pipeline of new accountants didn't realize how bad it is. I was very skeptical on the MBA because I haven't heard much success personally from people who earned it and it seems everyone who has a masters at my work has an an mba. Given my age 43, I would need something very focused. I follow you, the financial controller and Carreto and Hummus. One other masters I was seriously considering is Management Information Systems. It seems like Accounting and MIS consistently top the lists as far as business degrees go. Thanks for the reply, good video, very informative.
@@ericcarson342I have BA MIS concentration ND now going for Masters in Accoutning
Did you have to take any prerequisites to get accepted for your MSA?if so, what were they?
Yes. I had to take the undergrad level accounting courses that I didn't take while I was in undergrad: intermediate accounting 1 and 2, cost accounting, and taxation for individuals. I took these while I was taking graduate level courses (my institution was flexible).
Super helpful! Thank you!
You mean you took marketing for bachelors and took accounting for masters? Did i get it right ? Is that even possible? How did you cope up? Thanks
Thanks for your information. I earned my bachelor degree in economics and master in social studies but now I want to pursue another master in accounting. I'm have been working in banking. I'm 35 already, would that be a problem?
Is it stem course and and how much your English skills are required?
#MSA
university name and fee from which you studied?
I'm about to graduate this fall (BS Accountancy) which puts me to 120 units. However, I need 150 units to take the CPA exam. I'm considering pursuing an MBA instead of an MSA. I am a veteran, and pretty much GI Bill covers grad school.
Thoughts anyone? CPA + MBA or CPA + MSA?
The end goal is to be a partner or land an executive position.
If the GI Bill is covering your expenses then I wouldn't worry too much about it. You can take the extra 30 units through either: 1) An MSA, or 2) a certification in accounting from a community College. You may have to look into different community colleges for the certification since not all of them offer it but it's a faster and possibly easier way of getting those extra 30 hours. You can also choose to stick around for an extra semester and summer at your current institution to get the extra 30 hours but that would mean delaying your graduation.
Most accounting firms don't care if you have a BS in Accounting vs an MSA. As long as you have your CPA, that's all that really matters.
If you want to make the most out of a Master's degree I'd go for a master's in Information Systems to show a more tech-savvy side on your resume. The only reason I did an MSA is because my undergrad degree is in marketing and I needed a degree in accounting, not because an MSA is "better" that a BS in Accounting.
Did you take the GMAT?
Will, how is life with your degree now?
I'll make a video about this soon! (I work as an auditor at an accounting firm now)
@@WillKalili What sounds harder to your "ears"? 1. Masters Degree in Economics or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?
@@scholarlyanalyst7700 statistics.
@@WillKalili Thanks so much for your answer. That's what I thought! I am conducting a mini survey to see what people's perception is?
@@WillKalili I'm so sorry. Just one more comparison. No more after this one.
What sounds harder to your "ears"? 1. Masters Degree in Mathematics or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?
I had BA in political science. Not possible for Master accounting..or finance.
Some accounting programs allow people with unrelated non business degrees. For example Ohio State University. You just need to take the accounting pre reps.
I have a BA in political science and a MS in Accounting. I went back to undergrad after I graduated to take all the accounting and business classes to get into the master program in Accounting.
I have done my master's from India in accounting. I am planning to write CPA exams from India itself and then enroll for masters in accounting and information systems via giving GRE.
Can you advise me on this whether should i enroll in that course if i clear my CPA?
Hi Manav: Do you mean to say you are planning on taking the CPA exam from India? If you have a CPA license from a US State and a Master's in Accounting from India. I would say a Master's degree from an institution in the US is not necessary. It won't hurt to have it, but not having it will not hold you back from job opportunities
@@WillKalilithanks for responding.
Yes I am planning to write CPA exam from India. But only clearing 4 papers won't help me to secure visa and cpa license of any state of usa and moreover if I get admitted to a reputed University for masters then I will also get 3 years of work permit.
It's a humble request that can we connect somewhere else?? I have a few questions in my mind. I would be OBLIGED 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Very interesting.
Where did you go Accounting
Cal State LA 😁
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Wtf
He basically said a whole lot of nothing 😂😂😂😂