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Post by Dragon Zachski on Oct 26, 2011 0:11:11 GMT -5
I ask this because it's either an associate's in accounting (with a potential "maybe" to the credits transferring), or starting completely over at a different college where I can get a Bachelor's, which will cost far more money.
Sign ups for classes are soon, and I know some of you know the market well enough. So, an honest answer, please?
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Post by gyeonghwa on Oct 26, 2011 1:20:42 GMT -5
An Associates? I think you should just go for the full the Bachelor's. But I don't know how the job market for accountant is like right now.
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Oct 26, 2011 1:44:55 GMT -5
An Associates? I think you should just go for the full the Bachelor's. But I don't know how the job market for accountant is like right now. That would involve either hoping that my credits will transfer or spending a ton of money on classes that I've already taken at Moraine Park. |
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Post by gyeonghwa on Oct 26, 2011 2:16:19 GMT -5
An Associates? I think you should just go for the full the Bachelor's. But I don't know how the job market for accountant is like right now. That would involve either hoping that my credits will transfer or spending a ton of money on classes that I've already taken at Moraine Park. Is there a barrier of sorts preventing you from transferring your credits? To the best of my knowledge, most colleges will tell you what you can or cannot transfer. |
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Oct 26, 2011 2:52:05 GMT -5
That would involve either hoping that my credits will transfer or spending a ton of money on classes that I've already taken at Moraine Park. Is there a barrier of sorts preventing you from transferring your credits? To the best of my knowledge, most colleges will tell you what you can or cannot transfer. Going from a technical college to a normal college can be a bit weird. Not to mention with how our wonderful Walker has screwed up education funds, who knows what'll happen? |
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Post by gyeonghwa on Oct 26, 2011 3:17:16 GMT -5
My experience tells me that going from a technical school to a regular one do require a lot of maneuvering and most of the time they dismiss all but the class within your majors. (And sorry about living in Walker’s state).
Here in California, I would still advise just perusing the Bachelor at a state college. Since we also have to jump loops when transferring from technical colleges, I would normally advise you to go to a community college and, if possible, enter into a concurrent enrollment.
Unfortunately, thanks to the stuck up snobs in Orange and San Diego County who voted Tea-party, they cut funding to the Universities of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges. I don’t know how it is in Wisconsin, but here in California it would take almost 4 years to get your associates in some of the community colleges now.
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Post by Napoleon the Clown on Oct 26, 2011 5:45:16 GMT -5
I guess could could help you get on at McDonald's in some sort of management position. /flippant response
I have no input of value, I just wanted to make a wise-ass post.
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 26, 2011 7:19:20 GMT -5
I'm not sure how far the degree would get you, but you also have to consider whether that's something you want to do the rest of your life. Personally, I'd go for a BA or BS, because though it might cost you now, it'll be worth it to get a position you enjoy and can make a decent living off of.
Your classes should transfer. If you're not sure, meet with an adviser at one of your schools and see what they say. Look into financial aid as well, if you can. There are also toooooons of scholarships out there, and you can practically apply for an unlimited number. You just have to look.
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Post by DarkfireTaimatsu on Oct 26, 2011 7:33:16 GMT -5
I'm not sure how far the degree would get you, but you also have to consider whether that's something you want to do the rest of your life. Personally, I'd go for a BA or BS, because though it might cost you now, it'll be worth it to get a position you enjoy and can make a decent living off of. Also, it's just fun to jokingly say "BS" in relation to things you have learned about. =3 |
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Post by Bezron on Oct 26, 2011 8:39:40 GMT -5
I ask this because it's either an associate's in accounting (with a potential "maybe" to the credits transferring), or starting completely over at a different college where I can get a Bachelor's, which will cost far more money. Sign ups for classes are soon, and I know some of you know the market well enough. So, an honest answer, please? It will possibly get you a seasonal job at H&R Block or a position at a very small family company. Beyond that, you'll need a BA to do anything else in accounting, and that job market is rough. I am the Financial Systems guy in a company (through sheer luck), and I know that the only way to get in the door is to have a BA. Even with that you'll get to maybe Associate Director level, but no farther. Whenever we have an opening, HR sifts through 100+ applications and forces us to interview at least 10. Check the accreditation on your school. If they are at least regional, you should be able to transfer the credits to the local JuCo, and from there to a 4 year. |
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Post by Vene on Oct 26, 2011 8:42:33 GMT -5
Most 2 year schools gear their programs towards transferring to a 4 year university and you should be able to talk to an advisor there about how to go about transferring your credits.
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Oct 26, 2011 12:49:24 GMT -5
That's what I'm going to do as soon as I can set up an appointment with the guidance counselor.
Unfortunately, the guidance counselor wasn't in her office today, so now I have to wait for her to call back.
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Post by lighthorseman on Oct 26, 2011 13:52:52 GMT -5
The real question, Zachski, is "do you WANT to be an accountant?"
If so, go all out and get the highest rated qualification you can. If you don't actually want to be an accountant, then maybe you should be looking at a different education stream entirely.
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Oct 26, 2011 14:48:05 GMT -5
The real question, Zachski, is "do you WANT to be an accountant?" If so, go all out and get the highest rated qualification you can. If you don't actually want to be an accountant, then maybe you should be looking at a different education stream entirely. Yes, I want to be an accountant. It isn't my dream job, but the fact of the matter is it's a job that will always be important and is very versatile. That being said, I would like to get out of this with as little debt as possible. I have a student loan I can draw from, and I might be able to get more grants. However, if I go to Moraine Park, that's about 30 credits that I won't have to take because I've already taken it. This saves a lot of money, considering that every class costs about $450+ dollars, not including the cost of books. At a university, that price would probably be even bigger. And if it transfers (and I'm hoping it will) then that's money I saved vs. having to take classes that I've already taken at a new college. That being said, I haven't committed to anything yet. I still have questions to ask, and I can't ask them yet because I don't have an appointment >_> |
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Post by Bezron on Oct 26, 2011 15:07:25 GMT -5
The real question, Zachski, is "do you WANT to be an accountant?" If so, go all out and get the highest rated qualification you can. If you don't actually want to be an accountant, then maybe you should be looking at a different education stream entirely. Minimum highest certification would be CPA, which is a total of 150 hours (including degree). That will get you more consideration over other candidates. Beyond that, you probably want a Masters in some accounting or finance related field. For example, my boss has a BA in Finance. he's Associate Director and may be able to move up if we split our department (financial systems) off from the main Finance department. The next guy up in level is Director of Client Finance (not our direct report though). he has a masters in taxation and is a CPA, for which he has sat recertification for 20 years now. Our CFO is a CPA and has a Masters in Finance with additional credit hours taken. Bear in mind, we're a pretty liberal company, which is how I am able to be in my position (pretty much running the systems, policies and procedures) with only an almost completed Associates in Comp Sci. |
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