Should I major in engineering?

Tinuviel8
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:08:37 +0000

“So how exactly does an engineer go about sitting for the CPA?”
My statements were to make the point that an engineering degree is viewed as superior in the sense of what it says about the degree holder’s knowledge but more relevant here, to what they are capable of learning. No as engineers they aren’t certified accountants, but the engineer is seen as highly trainable and many do not end up working engineering job due to this. If a specific employer is seeking a certified accountant and no other, than that’s what they will hire- of course.

My original purpose in responding to this thread was in response to the original poster. If the OP holds equal interest in either engineering or accounting or business and is equally capable, then the superior degree would be engineering. It’s pretty difficult to argue this, and I’m not going to further. Look up the information yourself. I suspect that I will continue to get similar posts as this is in the business forum, but nonetheless…

“For your own sake, you’re probably better sticking to areas in which you have at least a little bit of experience.”
Where does that statement come from? You do realize that having knowledge is not necessarily required by having experience? I can know about something just by talking to others who know by experience or otherwise, or by reading and learning, for example.
While I realize that being told one is wrong, as I did above, may incur negative emotions; the intent was to make you aware and reconsider your views- something you are not apparently willing to do, meaning there is no further point in conversation.
If you would like to debate what I have said, and would like to talk to others who do have more experience than I, I would suggest you visit the engineering forum on the site.