Second Masters. Accounting, Macc, at 30

miguy22
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:14:36 +0000

Depends on what focus your MBA was in. With what you have now, you might actually want to look into firms like KPMG who look for candidates with security clearance to work in their business services sector. I’m sure other firms have government contract work as well but I know KPMG really specializes in that segment.

If your focus for your MBA was not in accounting then you have some catching up to do for the MAcc with undergrad coursework, roughly five to six classes worth. Aside from that, depending on your state CPA requirements, you should have an additional load of business classes necessary to qualify for sitting to take the CPA.

I mention the CPA because most firms require you have one by your 3rd year otherwise known as your “senior” level in their segment, which would be the only reason for getting a masters is to be qualified to be a senior, manager, and so on. Being a CPA is really the bread and butter of the business where having the masters just qualifies you for the next step.