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Educational choices online school?

Hi everyone,

I was hoping an accountant could comment on this posting. I have a degree in mathematics from UVM and want to become an accountant. I found an online school

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that has a bachelors in accounting that I could get in 2 years. Or, I could apply to the local college
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and take 3 years to get a degree in accounting. I would like to know the job prospects for each choice. On the one hand I want to get done as soon as possible and start working, however, I am afraid with the online school that it might be harder to find a job. Please provide your comments. I appreciate the ability to pick the brains of accountants out there.

Thank you, Pegeen

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Pegeen Long
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It's always best to go to a brick and mortar school. If you take online classes, do a lot of research and ensure that the school is accredited and has a good reputation. I got my accounting degree online and got mixed reactions when I went on job interviews. In general, older people don't think much of them. However, they are becoming more common place. As such, I got one interview solely because the accounting manager wanted to see why I did so well taking accelerated courses online. She had tried it and found it difficult.

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Rocinante

I always judge Accounting schools in comparison to Lewis University in Illinois, where I would go if I had to do it again. They hit what you need right on the button. Some schools are a little too accelerated. You will know your stuff there I think.

Patrick013

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patrick013

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