MSA [Accounting] vs. MBA vs. CPA

If you are wondering if an MSA (Masters of Science in Accounting) is right for you. Here is what I think.

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[cheerdad]

As someone with 20 plus years in different levels of roles in accounting, this is pretty spot on. Great job with the recipe!!!

[alejandromendez]

Personally I have a very low undergrad GPA graduating in 2012 (I worked too much compared to course load in college). I immediately went to grad school to get my MSA (I scored very well on the GMAT to get in). Upon graduation it was very difficult to overcome my low undergraduate GPA. After I passed the CPA exam that didn't matter at all. Now I'm at a CPA firm doing very well.

[ahabjordan]

Thank you Bill I almost forgot about my MBA I, I didn’t know where to start, but with your videos I really appreciate I got hope .

[lilmary]

Cool video! I got my BS in Accounting (2009, lowish GPA 3.0), my MBA (2014, 3.2 GPA) and my CPA license (2015, after so many attempts). It has been very beneficial in my career. My goal was to become a CFO and to have my own business.

In corporate, I made it to a Financial Controller, then did a pivot to my own business. It definitely worked out in the end.

I should mention that I worked my way up in the field starting as a accounting specialist in 2006 while in school.

[Carola]

I just got my MBA in accounting GPA 3.7. My bachelor degree was in finance GPA 3.3 ☹️. Now preparing myself to take the cpa 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Lenzi_kd]

Hello! Thank you so much for always sharing your knowledge !
- I graduated undergrad with lower gpa and 150 credit hour and I’ve recently started my cpa journey . I plan to go back to get my masters after I get my CPA.

[DreamFirms]

More people need to check this out! Thanks for sharing.

[miguelgaribay]

Thank you! I’m looking at making a career change and this video confirmed a few things for me.

[Gi_Lovely]

THANK YOU!!! That’s where I am now. I did my bachelors in Public Administration. Wanted to advance my education and went for the MBA in Finance. Now I have to passion again to do my MSA and will complete that. My educational goal has been to have two masters and then become CPA later. My MBA curriculum is not enough to jump to the CPA, so I will complete the extra credits for the CPA exam through the MSA.

[luceroalvarado]

Great video! I had a few more questions. I am on under the “career switch”. However, what would be the best options if I wanted to have my own business as an accountant? Would you recommend me going back to get another bachelors in accounting? Or MBA? If I get an MBA is it possible to be certified after the program? I am 24. However it is extremely hard to get a job in Healthcare Administration without any experience. I need a more practical career!

[rumshahlatif]

So I just did a career switch from a science undergrad degree to getting an MBA with an concentration of Finance and investment management. There is also an option of doing an concentration in accounting. What route would you advise for me to reach the recipe?

[ferncanales]

In Texas (I'm not sure about other states) we have to get 150 credits so it's mandatory to get your Master's in Accounting (in my case it's called a MAcc master of accountancy) if you want to get your CPA. I hope this puts me on track to earning a higher salary sooner upon completion of my degree.

[albinjob]

Thanks Great video, I would like to ask if you can also make a video on CPA exam studying strategies.

[dailyrosario]

Im literally getting started in my associates degree. I’m in presumir of achieving a CPAs license. Will this be a good course to take even if I’m not taking classes related to accounting yet?

[doggie]

I’m a financial advisor looking to be more versatile. Think I’ll do the mba with accounting concentration

[a.bismail]

I had a long journey. I got my bachelor's in political science, I wanted a career change so received an associate in accounting, then a MSA afterwards. Currently, Studying for my CPA.

[blackamericanlesbianprofes]

I see one of your videos in my YouTube suggestions. Thank you for sharing your perspective in this video. I have returned to University for a career change after serving in the U.S. Air Force. I graduated with my BSc Accounting and Finance degree in July 2021 at age 36. Currently I am at my second UK University doing my MSc in Forensic Accounting. I'm committed to building my next career as a Forensic Accountant. And I gradually studying towards the CPA Exam.

Question: I am wondering, would my BSc and MSc transcripts and credits equal to 150 credits when I return to the States?

(And hopefully return for a few years to establish myself then I want to travel again to different States and countries with my next career like my previous one.) Date Stamp: 18may22

[asad]

Hey man! Your videos are really informative. Could you please compare accounting with advisory and consulting? I know they pay better but I’m sure we all would love to learn more about it especially exit opportunities, thanks!

[neminy]

Hello! I have landed a job at one of the big 4 firms and have a BS in Finance, however, I'm working as a consultant and want to take a master's degree to advance in my career, would you recommend that i take an MBA or the MSA and continue to pursue the CPA after?

[rowanwood]

Hello. Thank you for the video. I am curious to know why your recipe suggests a 3.5GPA. if you are getting a CPA what use is a GPA at all? do employers ask to see your GPA? as far as i know, a GPA is only going to matter when applying for a graduate program. please clarify. thanks