<p>what does it take to become an accounting professor in a community college?</p>
<p>Can passing the CPA good enough? Can I apply while finishing my MS degree?</p>
<p>just need some idea..</p>
<p>Well, what my professor did was passed the CPA exam and received her MS in tax. Then she was evaluated for several semesters before getting offered a full time position.</p>
<p>Shoot for the stars! lol.</p>
<p>The CPA is not a requirement, but it is definitely preferred. You will need to have a MS degree in any discipline, as long as you have a bachelors in accounting, or vice versa. Still, you can become a professor while pursuing you MS degree, but you must complete it. I assume you might have question like: “Well, if I have a double major and a CPA, can I become a professor?” The answer is no, but there might be some states or some schools that might have an exception. However, generally, you are not allowed to teach at a college level without having a MS degree or being in the process of obtaining it. </p>
<p>I’ve also met accounting professors at a community college, and some of them had non accounting masters degrees. In fact, they taught courses in both disciplines.</p>
<p>Depends on the college. B.S. Acct + CPA is equivalent to having a masters at many community colleges.</p>
<p>In addition to the professional qualifications it doesn’t hurt to have a lack of ambition and/or low self-esteem.</p>