Long awaited update

I haven’t been on this blog in a long time and I just wanted to update this.  I have a full-time job now, although its not a job I prefer, I will take it over no job.  After receiving my accounting degree from wgu, I found it hard to get into the accounting profession without experience.  So needless to say, I had to take a job other than accounting for the moment.  I recommend if you can to find an internship or even volunteer work if you can to put on your resume.  If you are already in the industry than you are ahead of the game.

Thanks for all the kind words of support for this blog.  I hope to keep it going for now as it is helping out quite a few people.  I was going to take it down but I decided not too at this point.

A Heads Up

For those who are interested in wgu or those currently enrolled I would like to give you a heads up.  I have ran into several employers who turned me away because I could not provide them an exact gpa.  Now this will not be a problem for everyone but I think everyone should know that it can be an issue.  The pass/fail type of approach wgu is not popular among many people so when you are in a interview and start telling them about it, you may get a funny look or two.  I’m not trying to discourage anyone from wgu but simply want to give a heads up for you to maybe better prepare yourselves in an interview for those who will have to do that.

Blog Future

I will probably keep this blog up for a little while longer then take it down.  I never had any plans to keep this blog forever and it was more for me to post my random thoughts on each class.  If it helped anyone, then I’m glad.  I took down the email address for this blog as I will not have time to help others at this point, and if you really want a question answered, just comment on my blog before I take it down.  It shows me when I have new comments, so I will do my best to get back to you.

 

Graduation Decisions

Well I filled out my graduation application yesterday.  They said it takes up to 10 days to get your degree in the mail from when the process your application.  I’m debating on whether or not to go to the February ceremony or not.   The graduation process is pretty straight forward, or at least it was for me.  When my capstone passed(my last class), my mentor had referred me to records and buscar’s office.  After that I had received an email about a minute later with the link to fill out the gradation application.

My mentor has told me that the night before graduation, they have a event where graduates can socialize and meet their mentors.  This sounds like a great opportunity to share experiences and to see who you have been talking on the phone to through out your wgu experience.  Decisions, Decisions, I have to decide soon because the ceremony will be here before I know it.

CPN1

CPN1 – Accounting Capstone (9 cu’s)

Well, I just got back my evaluation completion for my capstone today, completing my accounting degree at wgu.  The capstone is not as overwhelming as it seems once you actually start working on it.  It gives you good experience on creating a business plan and with the ability to create your own data and sources, it is pretty easy. I found the capstone pretty straight forward, so I don’t have too much to say other than the fact that I’m glad I’m done.

CMO1 Study Guide

I uploaded a study guide for CMO1.  This is not meant to replace reading as I strongly recommend reading through the chapters for this test.  This test is probably the hardest accounting class of the accounting program, so use a variety of resources.  The guide is very brief and it only contains useful information as it pertains to taking the test.  This guide will not be of much help by itself.  I may add more to it later but as it is now helped me study for my test.  It includes just about all of the formulas you will need to know for the test.

CMO1 Study Guide

The Finish Line In Sight

I have just recently started my capstone and hope to submit it within the next week.  The capstone is my last class/task to submit for my degree in accounting.  It has been quite the journey, starting with only 4 credits transferred in.  I remember when I first started what it would be like once I got my degree and now I will know what is like.  Although I did not complete the program in record time, I surprised myself at the pace I was able to maintain.  I realized that with every challenge, there was a solution.  Usually the solution was studying more and setting goals.  I expanded on my ability to learn things on my own by developing new strategies of learning.  I did not read the complete required reading for any of my courses because I did not need to.  Making use of youtube and trying to find other students experiences and tips helped me along the way.  That is why I started this blog,  I noticed there was no wgu blog that was fully committed to documenting the whole experience.  I wanted a resource for students to be able to get some perspective on each of the courses I took.  There has been a tremendous amount of support for this blog and I would have no ever imagined all the visitors I get on a daily basis.

Thank you everyone for the support of my blog.