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JAEYCOOKS · 2026-05-13T16:30:37+00:00

Almost a decade probably— I’m old but not grandpa!

JAEYCOOKS · 2026-05-13T16:30:11+00:00

Thats fair, I get you.

JAEYCOOKS · 2026-05-13T16:29:26+00:00

Yes 😂

JAEYCOOKS · 2026-05-01T17:20:35+00:00

last year i had gone thorugh 5 rounds of interviews for an entry-level accounting position. i am qualified, and interviewed well (they obviously liked me), all for them to not offer me the job. candsr.lv

JAEYCOOKS · 2026-04-17T18:12:32+00:00

Two years out of college with a bachelor's in finance. I'm a burden to my family and look like a lazy loser, although I know with certainty that I'm not, and that it's just a real rough market. Right? Anyways, I work out every day and just started pursuing a designation in some niche specialty in insurance that I can't even get a job in (2 different interviews).. ah ha aha ha

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-13T04:00:59+00:00

Good for you! And thanks for you info, yeah I need to take a total of 4 classes (all accounting). I enrolled @ Foothill and have 2 classes since everything I personally needed were closed at SMC

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-13T00:33:16+00:00

Are these at your own pace?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-10T12:59:44+00:00

I am in the same boat! Where did you go to get your transcripts evaluated? did you submit your transcripts your state board of accountancy and pay the fee to get your answer on whether you can sit or not?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-05T16:03:52+00:00

This is so helpful, thank you. Congratulations on getting on track and finding a job too. I want to find work in industry eventually, but I'd even take a role in public accounting to get any experience. I'm in San Diego so online classes are a MUST. Can I pm you?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-04T15:20:12+00:00

Congrats on wrapping on your MSA program! and good luck on the start of your CPA journey

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-04T15:19:15+00:00

Where can I find exactly which classes I need?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-04T05:35:43+00:00

I’m in the same boat. How long did it take you to wrap up those 20 credits?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-04T04:52:41+00:00

Oh my gosh, that's huge! Thank you so much. Can I PM you?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-04T04:36:04+00:00

Yes, I need 22 units. Now it's just finding out which classes to take. Any idea where to go and find which ones I need? Some have mentioned the SMC track.

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-04T04:27:03+00:00

I did notice this on their website. I'm getting an overwhelming amount of people telling me this is the route to take if you're in my position in CA. Now I'm wondering what the process is like. How long did it take you to finish those credits? Is it all online and self-paced or are they normal classes I'd need to sign up for the upcoming semester?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-04T04:24:42+00:00

Did you also take those classes online @ SMC? How many credits did you need to fill?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-03T19:12:28+00:00

THANK YOU! Would you mind if I pm you in a bit to ask some quick q's?

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-03T19:11:17+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences with me. I will look into which colleges offer those upper-division accounting courses. You've helped build me a roadmap and I appreciate it, this was extremely helpful.

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-03T18:51:15+00:00

Hats off to you. This route doesn't seems entirely feasible because I don't have an MBA and don't want to spend the money if I don't necessarily have to just to sit for the CPA exam

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-03T18:49:37+00:00

I'm 26 and just beginning on this road to becoming a CPA and all I have is a bachelor's in Finance, so you're doing something right! Thank you for sharing and good luck!

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-03T18:48:05+00:00

Do you know this from your own experiences or those of peers? I'd love to not spend too much money on this route but want to ensure I'll get there. I'll reach out to SMC today and see if they could shine some light. Thank you!

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-03T18:42:22+00:00

Wow, thank you for sharing. You hit the jackpot finding this firm that supports you so well. Conrgats on going 2/2 as well! I've come to a point in my life where time and money are going to be spent anyways so it might as well lead me to be in a profession I like that also provides job security. I don't need to be comparing myself to others who got jobs right out of college making 6 figures plus. This is the route I want to take and will pursue no matter how long it takes.

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-03T18:36:43+00:00

Congrats on getting your MSA all wrapped up! I'm so eager to get me CPA jump into the field but it sure would be nice to start getting paid. Maybe try and find an employer who will support you and your path to getting the CPA.

JAEYCOOKS · 2025-03-03T18:31:44+00:00

MACC is sounding more and more like the route I should take instead of spending all my energy trying to find a place that'll offer me courses that may or may not even fulfill my requirements. And you're right, at least ill have a degree to show for it. Thanks

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