I’m thinking of doing a post-bachelors accounting certification and getting my CPA.
I was originally planning to study in California so that I could attak 2 birds with 1 stone. As in, I’d get to explore the state while studying.
After doing some research I found that in California it seems people, and also recruiters, are very biased based on the names of the school you went to.
I would be going to some state school, because of the cost. I’m wondering if it’s better to just get my education somewhere in Canada instead, just because of the cost?
Another thing I am worried about is finding a placement, since to get the designation I will need work experience, and the job market in Canada is really bad (and i’m not sure if it’s much better in California).
My goal would be to eventually work in California, but I am starting to wonder how feasible this idea will be, lol
Search some of the bigger firms for internship programs. As a student you have a higher chance of getting your foot in the door.
Cost is very important. In terms of schools, i think state schools are pretty alright. If you get into a very famous school, i think it really sticks out as above average but so does the cost. I think both canadian universities and CA state schools will be viewed about the same so its up to you whether the cost is worth it.
For most things except for research, I would recommend a CSU over a UC campus. The teaching quality was way better at CSUs imo because the profs there primarily teach. The profs at UCs generally care more about their research than teaching.
Only snobs will care what university you went to. As long as the university is accredited, it won’t matter.
I would say visit before you make any commitments. It’s a pretty big state so see what’s there!
It would cost me about 20k to visit lol
And even more if you decide to go and hate it and leave after a semester.
If money is an issue why would you go study in the US when you have access to much cheaper education in Canada?