WGU Accounting Degree - How to Graduate with a Bachelors in 6 Months!

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    Want to be an Accountant? If you're looking to get a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, WGU Accounting is for you! One step closer to getting your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and maybe one day starting your own business.
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    Major Mash is an index website that I made that provides information on ACE Credits (Study.com, Sophia, StraighterLine) and schools that accept their credits such as Western Governors University. It has a variety of spreadsheets which shows which ACE Credit Courses will transfer into that degree program. See which courses you need for your major and track your progress easily!
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  • @de_jadeee
    @de_jadeee 8 місяців тому +17

    I appreciate this video! I’m have my AA degree and now I have Sociology and Business Law on Sophia, then I’m going to go to WGU, the goal is to finish Dec 2024 🙌🏽

    • @BPzeropoint
      @BPzeropoint 6 місяців тому

      Do you believe or think the hype about the accounting field dying is true or false?

  • @lizo5551
    @lizo5551 10 місяців тому +3

    Thank you! You are the best for doing this!!

  • @jenniferswift2381
    @jenniferswift2381 2 місяці тому +2

    All this is such a new concept to me. I already have an associate in accounting from 2012, with 63 credit hours, but want my bachelor's. I wonder how fast I could do this? I just learned about this hacking thing today. It's so exciting.

  • @skyfalldeadpool1633
    @skyfalldeadpool1633 11 місяців тому +10

    I just spent 2 months on intermediate accounting 2 . I passed it on third time. Barely. It has reason to be scared. I have 5 classes left

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  11 місяців тому +3

      Glad you passed! Yeah, I've heard that class is a nightmare. As I said in the video, really have to take your time on that one! At least the hardest class in the degree is out of the way now!

  • @JamyaBryant
    @JamyaBryant Місяць тому

    This is the video I’ve been needing !!

  • @Forbidden_Word
    @Forbidden_Word 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks man I really appreciate this!

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  10 місяців тому +1

      No worries, share with anyone you think is interested, and good luck on your journey!

  • @alanharris8825
    @alanharris8825 4 місяці тому

    Thank you I liked and subscribed!

  • @MM-cl9zf
    @MM-cl9zf 6 місяців тому

    Great video! Good info thanks!

  • @uservdhdunxinfstinf
    @uservdhdunxinfstinf 18 днів тому

    you recommend accounting over finance?

  • @rachelnelson5608
    @rachelnelson5608 7 місяців тому +4

    Is there a big difference between a grad with CPA and a grad without a CPA? Is there a lot of reading involved at WGU? Thank you for your video.

  • @nicstoohigh
    @nicstoohigh 10 місяців тому +3

    Man I’m torn between doing the ACE course route or not, my states board doesn’t allow any credits to be from ACE courses at all to be eligible for the CPA exam but I’m not even sure I want to go for the CPA or not

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  10 місяців тому +5

      They will never know it’s from ACE Credits in all likelihood. I was scared of the same thing and read many WGU people got their CPA in a variety of states with taking the course from a ACE Credit platform, and just sending in purely the WGU transcript. But if you want to play it super safe, only do General Education and Principles of Accounting at ACE Credit platforms and save the rest of the Accounting classes for WGU.

    • @mandov3411
      @mandov3411 5 місяців тому

      I'm curious about that too. What route did you end up taking?

    • @nicstoohigh
      @nicstoohigh 5 місяців тому

      @@mandov3411 I just started my program at wgu this month and I decided to do it fully through wgu. I’m still unsure if I’ll pursue the cpa but I figured I’d make sure I’m able to incase I do want to in the future. It would suck to have to go back to school to make up the credits. Didn’t want to put restraints on myself you know

  • @nala8179
    @nala8179 8 місяців тому +7

    I'm really concerned because I see a lot of LinkedIn WGU graduates with "looking for work" or semi unrelated jobs

    • @jalilmonroe1289
      @jalilmonroe1289 7 місяців тому +24

      You’ll be good I had 2 big 4 interviews this spring along with a few regional firms and about 10 private companies and I just graduated from wgu and now I work as an accountant at mortgage insurance company don’t worry about it

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  7 місяців тому +6

      @jalilmonroe1289 Congratulations, that’s amazing!

    • @TyroneLangam
      @TyroneLangam 7 місяців тому

      ​@@jalilmonroe1289Wow!

  • @tallerthanevry1
    @tallerthanevry1 5 місяців тому +2

    How fast can I complete the classes on the spreadsheet from Study, Straighterline and Sophia? I was recently laid off, but have been thinking that I might just go get a degree at WGU, but want to really utilize my 6 months of unemployment to finding a new career path.

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  5 місяців тому +3

      Probably 3-4 months if you hustle and skim read everything and just take the quizzes/exams. Then at least 1 term at WGU which is 6 months.

  • @davidkim1984
    @davidkim1984 Місяць тому

    I really appreciate of your video!! I am thinking about getting BS in Accounting and go for a CPA. But I’m worried that some employers would not respect the degree from WGU even if I become CPA. It would be great if you could share your thoughts 😊

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  Місяць тому +1

      Most companies really aren’t gonna care where the degree came from especially if you have your CPA.

    • @davidkim1984
      @davidkim1984 Місяць тому

      @ thank you much for your insight!! I’ll go through your videos for more information!!!!

  • @rubayetrudro4098
    @rubayetrudro4098 3 місяці тому

    Can I transfer math credits from high school I took Algabra 2 plus I have collage statices credit .

  • @Accmajor20
    @Accmajor20 5 місяців тому +2

    Would you say Accounting is one of the most challenging degrees at WGU?

    • @Jason8779
      @Jason8779 4 місяці тому +1

      It is undoubtedly the hardest business degree.

    • @chapoaveli714
      @chapoaveli714 23 дні тому

      @@Jason8779is it harder than computer information systems?

  • @acetigg6690
    @acetigg6690 4 місяці тому

    What does pa mean exactly?

  • @jenniferswift2381
    @jenniferswift2381 2 місяці тому

    Can you confirm whether or not you can sit for the CPA exam (and obtain licensure) if you transfer ace credits in to WGU or another university? I cannot find solid information about this, and I live in Georgia for what it's worth.

  • @darrellchapman2367
    @darrellchapman2367 7 місяців тому +3

    I have a question, so do i apply to the school then do all of the Classes i can on a third party site then enroll, OR do i do all the classes on the third party site, apply, then enroll?

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  7 місяців тому +2

      Do the classes first and then apply.

  • @loujon191
    @loujon191 10 місяців тому +1

    What do you mean Thomas Edison doesn't allow a second bachelor? Does that mean if I have a bachelor from WGU, I can't get a bachelor at Thomas Edison?

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  10 місяців тому +1

      You can get a second bachelor’s at TESU but 1) You’ll need to complete at least 30 credits at TESU, 2) No Financial Aid.
      If it’s your first Bachelor’s, you only need 12 credits at TESU itself and eligible for Financial Aid.

    • @nemaa644
      @nemaa644 7 місяців тому

      @@alexsheppe What if I don’t use financial aid for my bachelors at WGU and then after completing the degree decide on a second bachelors degree but at a state school. Will I be eligible for financial aid since I didn’t use it for my first bachelors degree?

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  7 місяців тому

      @nemaa644 Unfortunately no.

  • @lunatic4544
    @lunatic4544 8 місяців тому +1

    With the WGU Accounting Degree are you allowed to sit for the CPA exam ?

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  8 місяців тому +2

      Of course

    • @lunatic4544
      @lunatic4544 8 місяців тому +1

      @@alexsheppe In all of the US ? And are there any other requirements ?

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  8 місяців тому +2

      @lunatic4544 Every state has different requirements, check your states requirements, but I would assume WGU’s programs would cover majority of states.

    • @georgezabolski8865
      @georgezabolski8865 2 місяці тому

      If you have a master degree from wgu or elsewhere you should be able to. Most states require 150 credits to qualify to sit.

  • @focus3010
    @focus3010 8 місяців тому +1

    What does PA mean ??

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  8 місяців тому +1

      Depends which context I meant it in. A PA before an OA is a Practice Assessment. It’s a test you have to take before the OA in an OA class.
      Another PA is a Performance Assessment. This is a class with writing assignments and no tests.

    • @terranesha5784
      @terranesha5784 7 місяців тому

      Performance Exam

  • @aguy559
    @aguy559 2 місяці тому +1

    You’re pretty smart for a guy in a Raider’s hat. 😉

    • @alexsheppe
      @alexsheppe  2 місяці тому +1

      Unfortunately loyalty trumps intelligence sometimes. Raiders are a terrible dysfunctional organization and have been for 21 years.

    • @aguy559
      @aguy559 2 місяці тому

      @@alexsheppe I respect that. Keep up the good work on your channel, btw!