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Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Myoptimism, May 23, 2002.

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  1. Myoptimism

    Myoptimism New Member

    Hello all,

    I would like to know what the forum participants think about my plan. Specifically if it makes sense or if their might be a/an easier/better way to go about it. I am currently attending an ACICS accredited school for a BS in accounting. As I understand that national accreditation isn't universally accepted I want to simutaneously get a BS or BA from TESC, mainly through portfolio credit of my education at the ACICS school and business/professional/trade education. My ultimate goal is that I would like to either continue my education at a RA, residential MBA/Masters or JD program. Thanks in advance for opinions.


    Following are some of the factors I am considering. I currently have a fairly good job ($40,000+ with good benefits) that I want to keep until I can replace it with something more interesting/challenging with equitable pay: This job limits my ability to relocate at this moment: I have a GED and usually score high on standardized tests (>95 percentile, not that I think it is descriptive of ones' intelligence, but that might be a factor for questions I will submit later): I learn best through a combination of lecture, involvment/argument with other students, and reading (so straight distance learning is not my favorite thing, but I can do it).

    Tony
     
  2. Tom Head

    Tom Head New Member

    It sounds like you have a very good game plan, there; if you haven't already, you might check out the three TESC portfolio articles available via the "Articles" link at the top of the page (scroll down to the bottom--I think they're the last three).

    The nice thing about TESC is that it does accept unlimited transfer credit from other RA schools, so you might be able to do some face-to-face classes at your friendly neighborhood community college to supplement the DL and portfolio credit.

    Best of luck to you.


    Cheers,
     
  3. Myoptimism

    Myoptimism New Member

    Thanks for the reponse Tom.

    I have checked out Mr. Levicoff's articles and believe they are going to be very helpful. As far as a community college, there is no such beast in my neighborhood, but strangely I am taking online courses from a state university that is located about a mile from where I live. The reason I am not going there full time instead of the NA residential college is time restrictions (they have a limited number of classes offered non-traditionally, most of them are only in the daylight hours when I am hard at work :cool: ).
    Thanks again for the comments.

    Tony
     
  4. David Boyd

    David Boyd New Member

    A nationally accredited Bachelor's degree combined with passing the CPA exam and a high LSAT will get you into most ABA law schools. I expect the same with a good GMAT score will get you into many if not most RA MBA programs.
     
  5. Myoptimism

    Myoptimism New Member

    Good thought David

    I also thought about leveraging the degree with the CPA exam. Unfortunately, in the state I am from (Utah), 150 sem credits are required as a minimum, with 18 graduate accounting credits or 25 upperlevel accounting credits in specified areas from a school accredited by the Northwest association, North Central assoc. or comparable accreditation. (don't quote me on the verbiage, but I believe that is how it read). So it appears an NA degree will not even qualify me to take the test unless the state board considers acics comparable (it's possible but I am not going to hold my breath). So I guess I've just got to play the game. :rolleyes:

    Tony
     
  6. David Boyd

    David Boyd New Member

    Unless it's changed in the last year, California does not have the five year requirement and does not require a RA degree. It is not required you be a California resident to take the exam.

    In Illinois you can get the CPA certificate without work experience but you can't actually practice. I'm not sure of the IL educational requirements but you might want to look at aicpa.org or the Becker CPA review for more details on the various state requirements. Most are not as difficult as Utah.
     
  7. Myoptimism

    Myoptimism New Member

    This is why I like this board. It's alot like a brainstorming session.

    Thanks alot David, I will definitely check out some more states.
     

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