Is a bachelor's degree in accounting good enough?

Question

What can I expect if I stop at that? Is BS finance better?

Answer 1

I teach accounting at a university, but the following is just IMHO. I believe that accounting is one of the best majors if your goal is to get a job. A BS in finance is a good adjunct to accounting, but remember, accounting is the "language of business" and if you don't understand accounting, you really won't be able to understand, really understand what's going on in the world of finance. Accounting is also a good basis if you want to work in marketing, information systems, general management, anything really, even if you're interested in working for the government or for a nonprofit.
I do have 3 suggestions: (1) be sure the accounting program (preferable) and/or the business school/college of the college or university you go to is accredited by AACSB --- only the best schools are accredited and this is where most companies go to look for students. Some primarily liberal arts schools are accredited by a different organization -- better than nothing, but not as good as AACSB -- check this out carefully. They must say ACCREDITED, not a MEMBER and not a CANDIDATE. (2) If you are interested in working in public accounting and becoming a CPA, you must, in most states, have earned 150 semester hours --- or 5 years of college rather than 4. Some colleges have a special program --- where I teach, accounting majors get a B.S. and an MBA in 5 years plus most of their financial aid continues. And, of course, an MBA doesn't hurt. (3) Grades count!! They really do!!

Answer 2

Depends on what you plan to do.

In California, if you meet the other requirements, it's good enough for you to take the CPA Exam and get licensed.

Answer 3

BS in Accounting is good - just make sure you get your CPA.

Answer 4

idk..