<p>I posted this in the "Everything about Accounting" thread, but thought maybe it should have it's own thread. Also, thanks to taxguy for responding to this.</p>
<p>I found this site by google searching for accounting-related subjects. Here goes:</p>
<p>I am an Active Duty USAF member, and really want to take advantage of some of the benefits, such as Tuition Assistance. I am 27 years old, married, and have a beautiful 2-year old boy. I am proud of my service, but I want a better life for myself and my family. I want to get my degree in Accounting, and definitely go for a Master's/CPA. I know I can do it academically. The problem is time/money. I am looking at mostly online classes because of the convenience. I have time to study at work (when not flying) and deployments are great for tons of school time. A traditional classroom setting would be not only expensive, but would require a much longer time period (one class at a time, being deployed, etc.), and would require family-time sacrifice due to my particular circumstances. My worry is that a degree from an online school would be a joke to most employers, even though some of the "top" schools programs are very similar to traditional brick-and-mortar schools. All of the online schools I'm looking for are regionally accredited, but what else should I look for in an online school? Should I not go that route at all? ANY advice or imput would be greatly appreciated. Thanks- Adam</p>