Is USC(Accounting) worth the cost/debt?

CADREAMIN
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:53:14 +0000

From my understanding, most accounting majors invest their time after getting their undergraduate degree getting ready for the CPA which in no way needs a masters. I am not implying you shouldn’t go to graduate school, but you do not need a masters for the CPA and most students don’t go that way to get the CPA, they just prepare for it via outside prep (classes, their job may offer prep, on their own, etc). There are credit requirements for the CPA that are different than what a school requires to graduate so you should check into that with your advisor. It’s not that you need more accounting classes, you literally just need more credits in order to take the CPA. Other states require a certain amount of credit units so they had to adjust California to be in sync with the others. Please look into this so you can make a plan. As to your original question, I think that is a really personal choice. Some people are really comfortable taking on the debt because they have other investments that will pay off later (house or business sale, etc). Others, it will change their lifestyle. If you are doing an MBA program or not influences the finances, so you just have to sit down with your parents and really go through things. What is wrong with Chapman if you are looking for a private school/connections? I truly believe no one compares to USC for the alumni network, but they are offering you a lot of money - make an appt with their business school advisor - it is nice to be where someone wants you and they obviously do. Good luck!