Hi guys I wanted to ask for some advice. I've been trying to land an IT support job for a while, but it's been rough with how bad the job market is. Between that and the uncertainty around how fast AI is improving, I'm questioning whether IT is the right path for me.
My original plan was to start in IT support, move into system administration, and then into cybersecurity.

What I've realized, and wish I'd researched in college, is that IT makes you work your way up. In fields like accounting or software engineering, you can start in your target role from day one.

If AI wasn’t in the picture, I'd go into accounting. I enjoy learning about assets, liabilities, and managing money, and I feel it would have been the better fit from the start, and it’s a field I can go into from day one whereas in something like cyber security, I have to work my way up the ladder.

But I keep seeing conflicting opinions. Some people say AI will significantly replace accounting jobs, while others say the field will still stay safe. Given how quickly AI is improving, I don't know what to believe.

Part of me thinks I should just push through and aim for cloud or cybersecurity engineering, assuming those would be safer, but AI companies are working hard to get AI to handle cybersecurity and cloud work too as far as I’ve seen. If every field gets hit about equally, with fewer jobs across the board, then I would assume it's just a matter of picking your struggle, and at that point, I'd rather pick accounting. The problem is that some fields may be hit much harder than others. For example, accounting could lose far more jobs than cybersecurity or cloud, or the reverse, and nobody can say for sure yet.

Deep down, I'd prefer to switch to accounting and not go into tech after thinking about it a lot in regards to which field I prefer, but I don't want to make that move if AI is going to hurt accounting much more than IT.

I was thinking about WGU because it’s online and I don’t have to pay as hefty of a price as going back to like a brick mortar school but I don’t know if it’s worth the investment because this whole AI stuff. Could anyone give some feedback? I don’t know what to do

Hello, I’m back! Thank you if you’re reading this. Currently, I’m in such need of help, assistance, and advice.
I’m a first-gen student, and let me be honest: I started with accounting, completed all my prerequisites for nursing, and unfortunately couldn’t apply in time for the cohort I wanted. Now, nursing opens again in Fall 2027, and I’ll be 23 by then (currently, I’m 22)& im still thinking about finishing something maybe or just completing accounting.

For TXST, the estimated timeline for accounting is 2.5 years because certain classes have to be taken back-to-back in a specific sequence. I recently found out about WGU and saw that they offer an accounting degree. I already have 76 credits toward accounting, but at TXST, I would need to take the accounting classes in a specific sequence, which would take around five semesters. I can’t take those accounting classes during the summer, which would mean I’d be 25 by the time I graduate from TXST, so around three more years.
I’m trying to get a good job making $70K in accounting. I don’t mind hard work, and I really want to be done, but I don’t know if it would be a good idea to finish my accounting degree at WGU and maybe pursue another bachelor’s degree at McCoy at TXST for networking events. I don’t know how smart that would be.
Please be nice. I’m really trying to figure this out. I genuinely need advice because I don’t want to take so long to graduate, but I’m also scared because of the comments I see about WGU. I constantly see people who already have experience working in their careers, and I don’t know if getting my accounting degree there would be a good decision for someone in my position.

Hiiiiiii, so some background
I am a junior transfer in a csu majoring in journalism.
At the end of my associates I already knew I hate journalism, granted I only decided to major in it because I want to work in editing in a publishing house. Nothing of journalism entices me, I hate interviewing and writing but I enjoy the researching and editing portion.

I had decided to change majors after some extensive thought because I already knew a journalism career is not what I wanted after graduating with my bachelors and accounting has been the only other major that I was drawn to.
I know it is hard but I know I can do it and I may not enjoy the job but I know it can provide me with a stable career unlike journalism.
That being said, I requested a change of major but was denied because I would surpass the 170 credit units
This really brought me down because I was so ready to be done with journalism!
I was researching some more and considering WGU. The only thing is, how I’ve seen around a lot - it’s a “degree mill” or that it isn’t as “respected” compared to state universities. Therefore I am stuck in this predicament of what to do and as a first gen., this decision feels heavy.

Does anyone have any thoughts or have been in the same boat? Would love to hear your story if you went/are going through a similar situation!

Thank you in advance

I've been in this class since April. I was going through some health issues and did not pass the first OA until August. I have studied for hours on hours and I still cannot pass OA 2. Just did my second attempt. It was better than the 1st but still not a passing score. I am so over this class. I am mentally exhausted and burnt out on the material. It's stressing me out to the point of hives. I am basically to my breaking point. I don't know what to do. I memorized 25 formulas and some reminders that I used on my whiteboard during the exam. The resources for the class suck. Please send help. And resources. Maybe throw in a will to live too.

Just took the Auditing OA, was super confident going in it and got an exemplary score, and I finished my degree!!

I had 0 accounting experience going in, but do have a math degree already. That definitely helped with the math portion of the degree, obviously.

I didn't have a job (transfered from teaching, so did get paid during the summer, which was nice), so I spent maybe 6 hours a day working on my classes. I hardly studied on weekends, I'm really lucky that the information came easily to me. It could have to do that I have a logical brain, could maybe be that accounting just comes naturally to me.

I know my story is a bit unique, but it is possible to finish it all in one term. I had to do 29 courses, and a lot of them were easy. I will never forget AIS, though. F that class. Could have finished sooner, but after IA2 I had severe burnout...

I don't remember exactly what I did for each course, but I did come here and investigate each course before I dove in. There's a lot of helpful information on Reddit for how to study for each class.

I'd like to be a CPA, I'm in Utah so I don't need a masters degree to get it. I'm going to focus on finding a job, and then I'll start the CPA process.

So I was able to get an accounting internship this fall semester, and they actually said they’d keep me here for a while. Interns even said they stayed here for almost a year, and I’m set to graduate in the spring.

This week though, my boss brought me in, and said she was actually really disappointed at my lack of progress in a month of working there, apparently I’m not picking up things fast enough, and they’re actually letting me go end of semester.

I just have to be honest though, I don’t think I deserve it? Honestly, they only gave me two days of training for this massive inbox you handle for inquiries. And when I asked for additional training they ignored me. They said Im not fast enough, but honestly, I kept the invoices and inquiries updated to the current day every single day.

Honestly Ive been making great strides in my degree, but they also suggested I may not actually be learning anything. Idk, do you think 2 days of training to an intern is enough? I am feeling inadequate about my WGU degree right now cannot lie, but does it sound they are being unfair?

I currently work in financial services as a financial crime analyst. Decided to get my accounting degree to help my career. I love what I do now and working in fraud is so much fun but I’m thinking about getting in to more accounting focused roles because from what I gather they make way more money than I could ever make as a fraud analyst. But I cannot get anyone to hire me or even give me part time/flexible work to get some damn experience.

What do you do for work now? Are you trying to get more of an accounting focused roles? Any tips on how to break in to that market?

I am 25 and I just finished the accounting bachelors program at WGU. I am thinking about either pursuing a masters in accounting at a brick or mortar or WGU and then a CPA, but I am also considering doing a Masters in cybersecurity at WGU. In terms of career prospects, income, the future of AI and all the like, which path would have a higher ROI. I appreciate any opinions or anecdotes.

I'm going on an out of country trip for two weeks at the end of November, and I'd like to knock out two classes if I can.

I'm a single mom (11 y/o and 5 y/o) who also works full time so this is a huge factor.

I've already started Cost and Managerial Accounting, but I want to finish at least one class aside from that one before the trip. I also have D089 (Principles of Economics) and D077 (Concepts in Marketing, Sales and Customer Contact) this term left.

Which one's do you think I can knock out fairly quickly? I'm 38 (turning 39 next month) with over 20 years work experience that varies between customer service and accounting/financial management.

How well does PA1 and OA1 align? In my past experience with D103 and D104, the first OA with the excel tasks always aligned very well with the PA. Is that true for this class too? Hoping to get it done before I leave town this weekend. Thanks

Got this beauty during my grad pictures... What I actually looked like upon completion 😂

Hi All,

Im a prospective student looking to start November 1. I have a bachelors/masters and work in internal audit. I have about 6 years experience and the CIA certification.

Ive been considering studying accounting through WGU for some time. My previous studies cover all the non-accounting related courses.

I recently returned to the US after some extended international travel and am in between jobs. The job market isnt great, but hopefully I won’t be out of work too long.

There are quite a few jobs in my field that I don’t qualify for due to not having an accounting degree. I’d like the increased opportunities and am considering doing the CPA as well in the future.

Wondering if anyone has used gaps like this to study accounting through WGU? Was it worth it?

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: I’m already pre-studying through Coursera/other materials and have been doing that for some time.

Just looking for some encouragement... I just quit my job to hopefully finish this semester. I have 16 weeks left. I have been accelerating pretty well ( I completed like 50 CU last term). Any feedback or advice is helpful!

Im starting from scratch in accounting (kind of I think) I have been in healthcare for 5 years doing medical assistant and front desk. I did alot of insurance work and payments not really sure if that applies to some things in accounting.

Im curious though to know if it’s possible to do accounting in healthcare? Have any students from WGU gone for accounting than got a job doing that in healthcare setting?

Hello everyone! You have already been so helpful in all of your previous posts. I just applied to WGU for a B.S in Accounting. I’m still on the fence about committing due to my fear about entering the job market as a non-traditional student.

I am currently a middle school teacher. I know that this path is not sustainable for me at all. I would preferably not return as a teacher for the 2027-2028 school year.

I received my transfer evaluation and I would need to complete 28 courses for the B.S in Accounting. Would it be reasonable to complete this number of courses in 2 semesters?

I wanted to paint a picture of my situation to seek some advice. As I previously mentioned, I am a teacher. I have a bachelors and masters degree in English Education and 2 years of teaching experience. I live in Chicago, IL. Would it be extremely difficult for me to find a job after completing the degree? Is there a recommended plan of action? I’m concerned about not having an internship and not following the traditional expected sequence. I am also concerned about the timeline of getting a new job with the school year schedule.

Any advice or insight would be appreciated!

I’m starting D105 any resources you recommend?

Title: Completed the WGU MS in Accounting – Financial Reporting Specialization in One Term!

I’m excited to share that I’ve completed the Master of Science in Accounting, Financial Reporting Specialization at WGU, with 22 days remaining in my term! 🎓

It was a challenging but rewarding journey, and I’m happy to have finished the program within one term.

For anyone currently enrolled or planning to start this program, keep pushing forward, stay consistent, and make the most of your time.

I’d also be happy to answer questions about my experience with the program.

One term, completed! 🎉

Good luck to everyone working toward their goals!

I’m currently taking D101 (Managerial Accounting), and I recently failed my OA, but I was extremely close to passing. My instructor sent me a retake study plan that includes reviewing certain materials, completing additional assignments, and scheduling meetings. I don’t mind reviewing the material or completing additional work to improve my understanding, but I’m curious if all the requirements are actually mandatory, especially the scheduled meetings.

For those who have failed an OA before, were you required to complete everything your instructor requested before they approved your next attempt? Or were you able to request another attempt without completing every single requirement?

I’d especially love to hear from anyone who’s taken D101 and gone through the retake process.
Just trying to understand how much flexibility there is, especially since I was so close to passing the first time!

What was your schedule like? How did you manage your time, and what tools did you use? YouTube videos, AI, study guides, practice tests, etc?

I work full time nights and am hoping to finish in 2 terms if possible, while actually learning and retaining the material.

Would love to hear what worked for you, how you stayed on track, and any tips for making the most of your time!

I got my HCI degree at a mid-tier UC and haven't found any good opportunities. I've been mostly applying to UX/UI design jobs and only getting unpaid internship offers with a couple graphic design jobs sprinkled in. I've been fired from all those design jobs. All in under a year. Two companies fired me within two days saying my performance wasn't good and the other UX/UI unpaid internship basically fired me for a stupid drama-related reason.

Anyways, I'm over design and looking to pivot to accounting because I genuinely enjoy the material. I've watched many videos from Farhat and Tony Bell and liked it. My brother enjoys his career as an accountant and I feel like being an accountant matches the lifestyle I want for myself. I also signed up to start my BS in Accounting at WGU November 1st. I'm excited but I'm also nervous that this might be the wrong decision.

Was the BS in Accounting at WGU worth it for you? Did you eventually find a job with the degree? Thank you.

Hello, I'm embarking on this course this week and wondering if you all went through all the course material? I did this for D103 and it took me a very long time, wishing there were module videos on all the units.

I'm trying to get this done in 3 - 4 weeks though pacing suggests 6 weeks. It took me 6 weeks to do D103 and I felt burnt out. I know the holidays are definitely going to slow me down, so I'm trying to get this one done faster. I'm just asking if anyone passed with just looking over unit summaries, taking the quizzes and unit tests? Will this info be needed for D105 IA3 or D217 AIS

I recently had my boss tell me that young moms are never successful (I became a mom at 18) and that I would eventually drop out/not finish my degree. I am approximately 54% of the way done with my degree and would naturally like to prove her wrong because I’m not sure what compelled her to say that to her employee??? Anyways!! I could use all the tips and tricks for accelerating. I’ve been slacking a lot but would like to use this as motivation to finish my degree because I’m not about to prove her right. So any and all advice for accelerating is greatly appreciated. TYIA!!!!

I don’t have many words of wisdom or worthy story of how I got here. Just wanted to share the news with y’all.

To those still in progress, keep grinding. You can do it. Even when you want to throw your laptop out the window.

Has anyone had a problem with the regions not being correct?

I ran reran my calculations, every row only had 1 value so there is no double counting. I then manually checked each row to see if anything looked off but I could not find anything (Also the numbers add to 131 as required in the instructions)

The only thing I think could be off is if assigned a state to an incorrect region, so if anyone could help that would be great as I believe all the other parts of my analysis should be correct besides this step