I'm currently taking my MAcc, mainly everyone around me felt the norm was to take one, yet we all have Big 4 offers. I have realized that much of the material isn't applicable to my starting role, indirect tax (consulting). Although 3 of 12 tax courses in this MAcc will allow for a "Tax Specialization", I realize the degree holds no weight in public accounting, yet when I see LinkedIn job postings for indirect tax industry roles (senior manager, director), an overwhelming majority prefer a masters in either taxation or accountancy.

This first term was tuition reimbursed as a part of my scholarship from the school, yet I am contemplating dropping to focus solely on CPA exams before my start date August 2027. I am confident I am get those CPA exams done before my starting role, and my director for the Big 4 role has told me he doesn't care what I do, and that the MAcc is just "personal development".…