For readers without prior accounting education considering a masters program please do not choose a master of accounting program. I would advice you to take a diploma program or certificate program in the courses first. Then later if you still want the masters behind your name you can apply to them. Some of the master of accounting programs even give you an opportunity to skip some of the cpa certification exams. If you insist on a masters, i would advise you to PREPARE before you take the program.
I would advice that you take a college program such as Algonquin's cga program then shop for an employer yourself by calling up cpa firms on your own. Initiative is the name of the game and tenacity will get you a long way along. Drop me a line if you have any questions.
Hi, I have been accepted to the MAcc program for this up coming year and definitely appreciate your candid views on your experience. I was wondering, what advice would you have for someone who is entering the program? I know you mentioned that there wasn't much help in terms of job search, what specific difficulties did you have in the process? Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteDear friend, what i have learnt is that you have to take responsibility for your future and find your own opportunities. The universities do their best but student are so many , the competition is fierce. My experience is that even getting into the program will impress firms , just try on your own to get the opportunities needed.
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