I want to become a C.A.. Are there a lot of people at Mac who goes for their C.A. and also do internship. Would it be good to go to Mac to become a C.A. It would take 5 years plus the summer to take the 3 courses. Also is internship really hard to get? is it really competitive

have you done much accounting? why so interested? I've heard mixed things about how interesting it might be : S

it's just one of my option. i just want to know

You can certainly get your CA designation by studying here at McMaster. You are correct that it takes 5 years with internship, but you can also do it in 4 years without internship. (Both options require the 3 additional courses the summer after you graduate).

As far as internships go, the economy is a big factor in how many positions are available. I went on an internship in the 08/09 year, but I know a lot of people this year who had trouble getting internships because of limited positions. If you're just starting out, hopefully the economy will be in better shape by the time you reach 3rd year and start looking for internships.

I've heard the prof for accounting is a really big douche.

Originally Posted by Ownaginatios

I've heard the prof for accounting is a really big douche.

there are about a dozen accounting courses, maybe 10 profs in total. just saying

Originally Posted by FireDragoonX

there are about a dozen accounting courses, maybe 10 profs in total. just saying

Whatever one is level 2 commerce that eng management also takes.

nah, he's a good prof, he just rages when people use electronics in class

Originally Posted by Ownaginatios

Whatever one is level 2 commerce that eng management also takes.

He's a good prof. He'll take the time to explain things to you if you really need it. He cares about you doing well. My first impression was douche when he stated all those rules out the gate. But he turned out to be pretty good. Tons of mark boosts too

Referring to Dr. Mohammad.

Dr. Mohammad is one of the better profs in terms of teaching ability. And the fact that he doesn't take shit from students and actually wants them to focus is an added bonus.

Originally Posted by Ownaginatios

Whatever one is level 2 commerce that eng management also takes.

They take both level 2 accounting courses... |:

Originally Posted by andrew22

have you done much accounting? why so interested? I've heard mixed things about how interesting it might be : S

What are you taking? Every subject has its boring parts and its interesting parts.

I want to become a CA too... but I think other universities would be better, especially since at Mac you'd have overload 2 courses + take 3 in the summer after graduation.

Originally Posted by jenn_y

I want to become a CA too... but I think other universities would be better, especially since at Mac you'd have overload 2 courses + take 3 in the summer after graduation.

I can't argue with that logic.

Originally Posted by jenn_y

I want to become a CA too... but I think other universities would be better, especially since at Mac you'd have overload 2 courses + take 3 in the summer after graduation.

That's a really good point. There are just so many accounting courses you can only take in 4th year.