<p>so is that true that accountants just need to know simple math?</p>
<p>many people are saying to me that higher level math are important and looks good to your employers…</p>
<p>Higher level math is irrelevant for accontants other than statistics. Statistics is necessary. Employers don’t care. However, if you want to get a PhD, taking calculus might be important.</p>
<p>I want to pursue a career in accounting.I have finished my high school exam and i want to prepare for college.How can i prepare to be ready for accounting? I have basic knowledge of calculus and statistics.I got 660 in SAT maths last year. I have no knowledge of economics. ( i took biology at high school according to my parents’ desire.) I can’t imagine myself studying medicine. And as i have read, u said as long as the school is accredited, it doesn’t matter.Does that mean i can do MBA at good university even though i attended average college? Additional information - I am Asian.</p>
<p>Wow, this post has been going on for quite some time. Bravo.</p>
<p>So I have a question to anyone who has experience ‘in the field.’ I graduated with a history degree (big mistake) and would like to return for a degree in accounting…only problem is I’m 24 now and realistically wouldn’t start until 25. Thus I’d be 27 (ouch!) upon graduation. Does this set me too far behind in the game to get a decent job out-the-gate with a mid/large firm? Also, should I get an MAcc or go back for a BA in Acc?</p>
<p>Macc, I don’t think that will set you back too far. I should start studying for the CPA before you are eligible and get rid of that asap.</p>
<p>does majoring in accounting in itself prepare you enough for the cpa exam or is there additional study needed?</p>
<p>Additional studying is definitely necessary.</p>
<p>Seeking General Advice From an experience business, accounting, or finance professional: </p>
<p>I am 33 years old, have an undergrad degree in music, and am seeking a grad degree in a business related field. What fields would have the most potential for someone that in his 30s and is looking for a career change? </p>
<p>I have an idea about what I want to do, but career changes take much thought and I am concerned that my age may limit my options.</p>
<p>Am I doomed in accounting? As a future accounting major in Baruch College, I have a 1.656 gpa and 36 credits. As a result, reaching even a 3.0 might not be feasible at this point. Answer as honestly as possible. Thanks.</p>
<p>Anonguy: you should probably try doing something else at this point.</p>
<p>What major should I choose? Baruch College is primarily a business school. I admit that I’m lost on what I want to do. Am I even allowed to start over? I heard that jobs look at my transcript.</p>
<p>hi. I was wondering if you have to be very talkative and outgoing to work for the big 4? I am not shy by any means but I am not the most open person–mainly because i find myself somewhat boring. lol.</p>
<p>biggumt: do Big 4 Tax then.</p>
<p>AccountantBrah: I want to add that you are a ■■■■■.</p>
<p>Hey tax,
I’m currently at a CC transfering in the forseeable future and was curious to your view on what the best minor would be. I plan to major in acct and work for a big 4 firm. I’ve heard communications would be beneficial and would probably add padding to a gpa. What are your thoughts on this? I got to page 32 of the responses and grew tired. So please bare with me if you have answered this in a previous post.</p>
<p>And id like to say thank you for devoting your valuable time to all of us college students.</p>
<p>Much appreciated!</p>
<p>oh, and I wish to be an auditor, but tax isn’t off the table.</p>
<p>And a follow up question. Since you are a partner, is it true much tax and audit work is being sent abroad? Specifically at your firm? Have you heard personally of an increase in this from any of your friends at other firms? </p>
<p>I understand its tax season! Sorry for all the questions… your help is appreciated =)</p>
<p>I am just wondering, if learning Spanish would make much of a difference in my starting wage as an accountant, or what other experiences that I could be getting now while still in school to help me get a job later. I am doing well in school so far having a 4.0 but that is only for my first 30 credits so my GPA will most likely go down once I add the more difficult classes. Spanish is just something I enjoy learning and would like a better excuse to become fluent in. Other than that my only job experience is that I have been a waitress for 10 years, and I am just starting a second part time job as a bank teller.</p>
<p>I am trying to decide between industrial engineering and account. I was wondering how hard it actually is to become an executive at an accounting firm? I want to pursue accounting, but I do not want to be misled thinking I can get that kind of position when it is as hard to get into as investment banking.</p>
<p>Realistically, should I just go with industrial engineering? Does the average accountant do alright? By average I mean average good student.</p>
<p>I want to know if any of you knows LCCI?It’s an accounting major from UK.Could you tell me if taking LCCI would help me in studying accounting in US? Thank you =]</p>
<p>“Is it possible to get a decent accounting job/internship with good grades in a post-baccaureate certificate?”</p>
<p>Not from a liberal arts background. </p>
<p>“Statistics is necessary”</p>
<p>I’ve never used real statistics on the job.</p>
<p>"Am I doomed in accounting? As a future accounting major in Baruch College, I have a 1.656 gpa and 36 credits. "</p>
<p>Start over at another school.</p>
<p>“I was wondering if you have to be very talkative and outgoing to work for the big 4?”</p>
<p>Are you ready to supervise people as acting senior in a year?</p>
<p>“is it true much tax and audit work is being sent abroad?”</p>
<p>More than you can imagine. Don’t listen to anyone outside the Big 4 on this, no one else has the scale to execute.</p>