<p>It depends on the individual. A Master of Accounting degree is more useful if you want to be in taxation, not so important for assurance.</p>
<p>So, if I want to get a CPA, both UCLA and USC are good in term of fulfilling the requirements for CPA, right?
What about reputation? Which one is better for future career then?</p>
<p>Opinion!!!NEED YOUR HELP~~~~~~~~</p>
<p>Reputation-wise, UCLA has the upperhand because UCLA has maintained good reputation since the beginning and has been consistently building its reputation since whereas USC had suffered from its notriety of being a party school for rich spoiled kids and it wasn't until the late 90's that USC seriously started to rebuild its image (they've been VERY VERY successful). </p>
<p>Future career wise, both are equal. Both UCLA and USC spread its name across Southern California to equal degree and one should be a fool to not recognize either of them. Both enjoy consistent visits from recruiters from prestigious banks and firms and both have impressive number of successful alumni across the country. You can't go wrong with either schoool.</p>