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accounting degree online

Posted by ahlsseth on 03/09/2009 - 18:02

So I have noticed the advertisements for the Keller Graduate School of Management and I have to ask, would any Big 4 accounting firms actually hire someone with a master's degree from Devry? How is an online progam like this perceived? Does anyone have any insights? Thanks.

Seth A

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This is a tough question!

Hello Seth,

I have seen your situation before and to be honest it is tough to get into the Big 4 with an online degree. I personally do not believe that it is any different than most institutions, but there is a preception out there. I have recruited for Big 4 firms in the past and they do take into consideration your education.

Here are two options that I would consider.

1)Do some research and make sure that you could easily transfer credits from the online instution with a local college. then you could go ahead and get started online and when need be switch a finish your degree at a local recognized institution.

2)If you did alittle research, you would be amazed and surprised and the number of credible universities that do offer distant education. For example, I have a former candidate who got his accounting degree form Liberty University all online and then started in public accounting. They did not know whether or not he was an on-campus student or a distant learner.

Hope that helps! I love helping accounting professionals grow their careers. You can find more free infor and advice on my blog at: http://www.CPACareerCoach.com

Jonathan Milliganhttp://www.CPACareerCoach.com

Posted by CPACareerCoach on 05/01/2009 - 06:12

Online school

Seth A,

I myself am in an online accounting program (Bachelor of Science) with Western Governors University, and I'm hoping and praying that online degrees are taken seriously by the "Big 4" !!

Jay Landau, Undergraduate Student, Virginia

Posted by haytoon on 03/29/2009 - 20:18
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