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General Accounting Discussions: Should I major in Accounting?

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    • CommentAuthorvladtess
    • CommentTimeNov 25th 2007
     
    Heys guys,

    I'm planning to major at Accounting at Baruch College in NYC and was wondering how is it to be an accountant.

    The soul reasons for me to go for accounting is to better understand how the money work and become more successful. I've read in The World is Flat that the Accounting Jobs are going away to India. Will I have a job in the beginning?

    Thanks a lot guys.

    Vlad
    • CommentAuthormanuel
    • CommentTimeMar 20th 2008
     
    No better take automotive. hehehehe
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    Accounting jobs are plenty. You need people on the field to interface with accounting matters, not everything can be outsourced.

    If you like crunching numbers this would be it. Being successful comes from doing what you like and talented in. Otherwise you'll work harder for not liking your job.

    Saying goes, there is never day of work if you do something you like.
    • CommentAuthormomma4_5
    • CommentTimeApr 5th 2008
     
    Accounting is for someone who loves numbers, likes to search for problems and fix them...You must be very organized and detail oriented.

    If you are interested in learning about how money works, I would look more into the field of Finance. That one has a bit more theory to it and it goes hand in hand with accounting.

    I am a major in both.
    • CommentAuthorcceraldi
    • CommentTimeApr 10th 2008
     
    I would like to know if someone good at very basic math - addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication could someday be a good bookkeeper and be good at it. Any advice for a real beginner?
    reply to cceraldi@yahoo.com please!!!
    • CommentAuthorfunmi
    • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008
     
    why not u w b very good in account bcos u know math very ery well
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    If you have a good understanding of the application of Debits and Credits similar to an algebraic equation, then you will have a good foundation for bookkeeping. However, an accountant’s knowledge and work is far beyond that of a bookkeeper's and requires continues education.
    • CommentAuthorpchandler
    • CommentTime4 days ago
     
    I agree with "momma 4_5" comment. And you really have to enjoy being very detailed! Also, don't plan to go on vacation/holiday during any of the normal holiday periods, as that's when most monthend processes fall! If you enjoy analysis of how money works in business, I would suggest a financial related field as opposed to an accounting field which is more reporting and transactional based. You do get into complex theories in accounting for "gray areas," but you will not be exposed to a great extent to this unless you also become a CPA and work in a higher level than mid-level accounting.

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