When tax deadlines are looming, everybody wants to find an accountant. In addition to income taxes, accountants with graduate degrees work throughout industry and government. Generally, you need an undergraduate degree in accounting or business to pursue this Master's in Business Administration (MBA) field. However, your investment in this degree, online or on campus, will pay off handsomely. Read on to learn more.
Instructions
1. Find accounting career information and student links on the American Accounting Association (AAA) website. Read journals and articles related to the accounting profession to help you refine your specialty in this field.
2. Review rankings and admissions criteria for U.S. and international business schools that offer the MBA in accounting on the US News and World Report website. If you are a disciplined student, consider an online or executive degree program that won't require that you relocate or interrupt your present career.
3. Choose three to five schools that fit your career plans. Request their application materials and scholarship information.
4. Register to take the GMAT exam and have the scores sent to the schools you selected. Get exam preparation materials at major bookstores or at your local library. Download free exam practice software at the MBA website.
5. Submit your applications on time. Request and pay for your undergraduate transcripts as soon as you have selected your possible schools.
6. Visit the Petersons website to get information about scholarships, fellowships and assistanceships that will help you with the costs of tuition, books, and fees. Find links to federal and state aid for graduate students here too.
7. Complete the required courses and internships. Complete the thesis or final project. On average, it takes two to three years, without interruption, to finish the accounting degree. Prepare to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam by the time your coursework is complete.
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