<p>This thread is actually very pointless. Finance as a career may pay more than a career in accounting, but it’s stupid to compare the majors. If you are good at what you do, you can make a lot of money no matter what you major.</p>
<p>By the way, floridadad55, saying all accountants are bookeepers is like saying all finance guys are tellers. Your comparison between a stereotypical accountant and a “top finance guy” is flawed because you are basically comparing a general career to someone who is very good at what he does. </p>
<p>To finish your story, your top finance guy might as well report his money saving ideas to the CFO of the company who is a CPA. </p>
<p>Every career has different levels and positions, and it’s stupid to compare apples to oranges.</p>