Becoming CPA certified with Econ Degree

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I had a quick question about becoming CPA certified with an Econ degree. I'm currently a senior at a pretty prestigious undergrad where one must apply to the B school in order to major in certain areas such as accounting. I chose to major in Econ not knowing what I wanted to do after graduation, but have now decided that I'm either going to law school or becoming an accountant. I wanted to know what the realistic approach to becoming qualified to sit for the CPA exam as I stand now:</p>

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<li>senior economics major</li>
<li>have taken/will be taking basic accounting courses</li>
<li>plan to practice in ny/ga</li>
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<p>The research I've done so far tells me that I can either go back to school and get an accounting degree, go to community college and take the required accounting classes, or go to grad school and get the MAcc. In the case of grad school I would need to take the GMAT, which leads me to my next dilemma of when should I take the GMAT/when should I start applying to grad schools for my MAcc??</p>

<p>Any ideas on how to proceed? Thanks....</p>

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<p>bump (me in 4 years)</p>

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<p>OP, I’m in a very similar situation. I’m an economics major at a top university (Berkeley, UVA, Michigan, Notre Dame, ect) and I’m currently taking accounting classes online through LSU (they offer all the courses needed to sit for the exam in my state).</p>

<pre><code> If you are trying to work in accounting, particularly with the big 4, then you may want to consider getting a MAcc. I’ve already completed a few finance internships where I worked under a CPA, and in my state that qualifies for the necessary experience. I’m trying to get my certification and work in finance/consulting.

If you are taking the grad school route, then I would take the GMAT exam in the fall of your senior year) that will give you plenty of time to apply to top MAcc programs.
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