Hello, I recently got into CSU Sacramento and SJSU for accounting as a transfer and I am having a very hard time choosing between the two. My main goal is to be recruited by a big four company and I have heard it is possible at both schools. I was wondering which school would give me a higher chance of being recruited by one of the big four. I definitely like the environment of sac more and since I have a few friends already attending sac state it would be an easier transition. I was wondering if SJSU is just a better school for accounting in general. Also, I was wondering where accounting is impacted. How hard it it to get accounting classes at both universities. I know san jose would give me a better chance of working in silicon valley, but I wouldn’t mind working in sac (also, what are the pros and cons of working in silicon valley). I have heard it is really hard getting classes at sac and sj so that is my main concern, I would really like to graduate on time.
Both schools have solid reputations for their accounting programs. As long as you are flexible about class times and instructors, you shouldn’t have trouble with a timely graduation. It sounds like you are more comfortable with Sac so, that’s the direction I’d suggest you go.
25+ year CPA here. I would talk to the accounting departments at both schools about getting classes. I would also talk to career services (or the student accounting societies) about the number of students hired by the Big 4 last year.
I would guess the Silicon Valley/Bay Area firms have much larger offices than you’ll find in Sacramento. Lastly, I’d gain an understanding of the difference in clients that are served in the two areas. Silicon Valley will have lots of tech, Sac may be more governmental(?).
What are you doing about the 150 hours? Getting a masters or double majoring or ?
Bottom line, just keep your grades WAY up and you’ll have plenty of opportunities from either school.