<p>Would graduating in 5 affect my chances of entering into a top MBA program or be a problem in future job searches? And are there any other major cons to graduating late? (Tuition is covered by my financial aid so that is not an issue in my case).</p>
<p>I'm thinking that it won't be a bad thing. I'd have more time to network, join clubs, volunteer, and do other things to sharpen my resume. What's more, with the recent change in CPA licensure requirements, I'd have to put in an additional 30 units anyways.</p>
<p>Island, it is now normal for students to take that 5th year and get the MS in Accounting becuase of the educational requirements. My only advice re the MBA is to get a couple years experience before taking that plunge.</p>
<p>If you graduate in five years with a bachelors in accounting, all other things being equal, it should give you more opportunities than graduating in four years to get more busy season and summer internships-- and that is not a bad thing.</p>
<p>For me, it is quite possible that it may take five years to graduate. Business students at my school often do two to three, if not more, internships during their college degree. This sometimes means doing an internship instead of a semester of college. They then come back after the internship is over. (:</p>
<p>So, especially in that case, taking five years definitely will not hurt your chances. Even not in that case, it shouldn’t. (:</p>