Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 13:15     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My son is a freshman college student majoring in business. I wish he’d consider accounting and I’ve “gently” suggested it but his answer is that he’s not wonderful in math. Are there any accountants reading this that weee B/B+ math in HS? He’s doing well in his college math class now, much better than he did in HS. I hope he has a change of heart but I know the accounting freshman majors are already in certain classes so he’d have to catch up if he does choose that path. Not sure of what concentration he’ll choose.


Only elementary school level math skills are needed to major in accounting/become a CPA.


This is mostly true, the actual math is not hard. However, if the problem is that he doesn’t have very good number sense that could be a problem.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 13:08     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My son is a freshman college student majoring in business. I wish he’d consider accounting and I’ve “gently” suggested it but his answer is that he’s not wonderful in math. Are there any accountants reading this that weee B/B+ math in HS? He’s doing well in his college math class now, much better than he did in HS. I hope he has a change of heart but I know the accounting freshman majors are already in certain classes so he’d have to catch up if he does choose that path. Not sure of what concentration he’ll choose.


Only elementary school level math skills are needed to major in accounting/become a CPA.


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Try passing the CPA exam and get back to us.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 13:04     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
any recommendation for good colleges for accounting major? Does name recognition matter for internships/jobs? DD is somewhat interested but we are not very familiar with the field, being more geared toward healthcare. Thank you
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 12:16     Subject: Re:Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:The double major can be beneficial if your son pursues a career in consulting.

Your son will not be able to get his CPA license while in college because he will lack the work experience requirement--but he can take the exams.


NP here. But if he passes the exams, he'll earn the license after the work experience has been achieved.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 12:14     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:Accounting pays well and there are lots of jobs but it is so boring.


Disagree on "boring." Maybe bookkeepers/non CPA jobs are boring, but my husband definitely enjoys his corporate clients very much. He is an auditor by training. "Accounting" is more than taxes.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 11:13     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:My son is a freshman college student majoring in business. I wish he’d consider accounting and I’ve “gently” suggested it but his answer is that he’s not wonderful in math. Are there any accountants reading this that weee B/B+ math in HS? He’s doing well in his college math class now, much better than he did in HS. I hope he has a change of heart but I know the accounting freshman majors are already in certain classes so he’d have to catch up if he does choose that path. Not sure of what concentration he’ll choose.


Only elementary school level math skills are needed to major in accounting/become a CPA.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 10:50     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:Majoring in accounting was probably the best thing I've ever done for my career! I'm not a CPA, and besides a tax internship I did when I was 21, I've never held the title of "accountant." It's a very flexible major that prepares you for a range of jobs/fields.


Do you use your accounting knowledge & accounting degree in your current job ?

Lots of tax attorneys--including many who work for Big Four accounting firms--have never taken any accounting courses.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 10:49     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
My son is a freshman college student majoring in business. I wish he’d consider accounting and I’ve “gently” suggested it but his answer is that he’s not wonderful in math. Are there any accountants reading this that weee B/B+ math in HS? He’s doing well in his college math class now, much better than he did in HS. I hope he has a change of heart but I know the accounting freshman majors are already in certain classes so he’d have to catch up if he does choose that path. Not sure of what concentration he’ll choose.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 10:16     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Majoring in accounting was probably the best thing I've ever done for my career! I'm not a CPA, and besides a tax internship I did when I was 21, I've never held the title of "accountant." It's a very flexible major that prepares you for a range of jobs/fields.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 10:13     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wonder why so few people consider accounting as a major and focus only on CS, etc.

Its a great field.. lots of jobs and tremendous location mobility...


Many find accounting boring--excruciatingly boring.

Many accountants feel that a career in auditing/assurance is stifling.


It is called “work” for a reason. It isn’t meant to be fun. If you are diligent you can make a great living.


I know many involved in the accounting industry--all have extensive experience. Some love accounting, some tolerate it,and some hate it. And I know several who work for Big 4 accounting firms and have never taken a single accounting course (obviously not in auditing/assurance division.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 10:12     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wonder why so few people consider accounting as a major and focus only on CS, etc.

Its a great field.. lots of jobs and tremendous location mobility...


Many find accounting boring--excruciatingly boring.

Many accountants feel that a career in auditing/assurance is stifling.

There are SO many job paths for accounting majors beyond audit/assurance! It is such a shame people think majoring in accounting, or even being an "accountant" by job title = box checking.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 10:09     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wonder why so few people consider accounting as a major and focus only on CS, etc.

Its a great field.. lots of jobs and tremendous location mobility...


Many find accounting boring--excruciatingly boring.

Many accountants feel that a career in auditing/assurance is stifling.


It is called “work” for a reason. It isn’t meant to be fun. If you are diligent you can make a great living.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 10:07     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Anonymous wrote:Wonder why so few people consider accounting as a major and focus only on CS, etc.

Its a great field.. lots of jobs and tremendous location mobility...


Many find accounting boring--excruciatingly boring.

Many accountants feel that a career in auditing/assurance is stifling.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 10:04     Subject: Accounting & Economics Double Major?
Wonder why so few people consider accounting as a major and focus only on CS, etc.

Its a great field.. lots of jobs and tremendous location mobility...
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2023 09:56     Subject: Re:Accounting & Economics Double Major?
The double major can be beneficial if your son pursues a career in consulting.

Your son will not be able to get his CPA license while in college because he will lack the work experience requirement--but he can take the exams.