Post-Bacc Accounting Certificate or Second Bachelor's Degree

College Majors Business Major
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<p>I graduated in 2007 with a business degree and have been working at a brokerage firm for the last two years. I went back to the same university and started a second bachelor's in accounting. I thought about getting a masters, but I have to take 11 equalizer undergrad accounting courses before even thinking about that. There is also a community college in Dallas that is accredited and approved by the Texas State Board. They offer the coursework and ethics class required to sit for the CPA exam eventually. I took a lot of extra business and finance classes for my first degree, so I will be well over the 150 hour requirement.</p>

<p>My main question is which option would be the best? Going the community college route will cost nearly four or fives less when compared to the second bachelor's. The community college also seems to offer more schedule flexibility. Will the accounting certificate limit my options when it comes to entry-level accounting jobs needed to eventually get the CPA license?</p>

<p>Any input would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>I would go with a Masters in Accounting because most of these programs do not require an undergraduate degree in accounting. It would also take you less time and look better on your resume than some classes at the CC. UT-Dallas has a MAcc program … [Degree</a> Plan - Accounting and Information Management - School of Management @ UT Dallas](<a href=“http://som.utdallas.edu/graduate/masters/accounting/degreePlan.php]Degree”>http://som.utdallas.edu/graduate/masters/accounting/degreePlan.php)</p>

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<p>That program looks interesting. According to UTD’s application requirements, it does not look like they require you to take the GMAT or submit anything other than transcripts. Is that correct? Would each of those concentrations allow you to sit for the CPA exam?</p>