Microsoft Office Specialist prerequisites?

I'm thinking to take the MOS certification in Word and Excel (2003). I am using these two programs widely throughout my academic career, and being an accounting major Excel has become an invaluable tool. My long term goal is to reach MOS Master and migrate to 2007. With MOS I seek to become more efficient and effective in my work. My question is: Can I make the expertise to the right off the bat, or should I climb the stairs to the MOS MOS Expert? Also, any advice on how govt accounting, business accounting and average the "big four MOS certifications would appreciated. And if not too much to ask, please tell your own experience with exams (what you did to prepare, that the issues were there, and you employees are healthy because of the MOS?) Thanks in advanced for any help that you gave me.

You do not have to have specialist before taking expert. In other words, if you feel up to it take the expert. The reason is there are two levels so that those who need to be expert (knowing the program) can obtain certification without MOS wracking their brains. But those who need experts, not have to be burdened with simple things. As an accountant, I suggest you work on your CPA exam. This is most important, above all other certifications. I do not think it will hurt his chances with getting workers if Excel MOS certified. They can look to his Master certified. Master certification means that you have Word Expert, Excel Expert, PowerPoint Expert, and Access or Outlook Specialist. Since its work to an accountant, Access. Small-sized enterprises, perhaps working with Access. I have not purchased my MOS just yet, but I am currently reading some good books. I turned on the source below. Good luck getting MOS and not worry about the job yet. It's hard with the current economy.

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