<p>I did not major in a business-related field, but a social science field. I am currently enrolled in accounting courses to meet the accounting concentration requirement to sit for the CPA exam. These will also satisfy the pre-requisite requirements for an MSA program, if I go that route. Many people say that you don't NEED the Masters, per se, if you can get your CPA. However, I'm wondering if I really do need the Master's in my case since I have no business-related degree. </p>
<p>Side note: In my area there is approximately $10K/yr salary differential for the Master's in Accounting over the Bachelor's in Accounting.</p>