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Accounting Education
Although not required in order to work in the field of Accounting, a CPA designation is becoming increasingly valuable--both for entry into the field and for further career development. To be certified, accountants must Some states require some professional work experience, as well. *Many states now require 150 semester hours (about five years) of study. To fulfill this requirement, a student may take graduate level courses, but does not have to obtain a graduate degree. In fact, some schools now offer five-year, pre-CPA programs. But students with graduate degrees appear to have the advantage both on the CPA Exam and in their career success. Accounting Web Resources The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Provides accounting news, industry research, discussion forum, career and educational information. A special accounting student sub-site "No Limits" gives students comprehensive information about CPA careers, how to prepare for the CPA Exam, and profiles of working CPAs from their magazine, Journal of Accountancy. This is also where you can link to information on your state's CPA requirements. American Society of Women Accountants American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants http://www.awscpa.org These two associations support the professional development of women in the field of accounting with research, scholarships, and job listings. Pro2Net Gives accounting students career information and CPA Exam prep tips. AccountingEducation.com This U.K. based web site provides news, book reviews, jobs and links to global accounting information sites. Selected Online Accounting Programs University of Maryland Bachelors with specialization in Accounting University of Phoenix Online BS in Accounting For On-Campus Accounting Programs, try a college search at Peterson's. 
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