how much mathematics is involved in finance, economics and accounting??

Question

Hi ,i have been working as a chef for the last 8 years and tlak about wrong career decisions, i think i might win a award.Anyway i am 27 and am going back to university but wanna study either economics or accounting.WHat i want to know is how much mathematics is involved if i wanna be a CPA.i am ready to devote the time but do u have to be a genius in maths or working knowledge of around 75 %is enough?

Answer 1

The maths involved in accounting is fairly easy! It is the concepts you have to know well that are hard. By the way becoming a CPA is a way to go if you want to earn serious money!

Answer 2

Economics and Accounting are subjects that involved applied science. In pure science, you need to derive mathematical formulas, in economics and specifically accounting, it is like put the formula and get the result. Rather than strong knowledge in mathematics, what you need in accounting is the analytical mind and ability to work hard. You don't have to be genius to go through CPA but should be willing to study like a donkey.

Answer 3

computer technology is great, with all of the equipment available in all of the programming languages, it is going to no longer be complicated for anybody to examine programming in any language. the mathematics in touch isn't that heavy. as a substitute of Economics or Finance, be an Accountant.

Answer 4

Hello,
As i am small in front of your knowledge so i just want give suggestion.You should work in the field of economics.If you become good in that you may have scopes in consultant field of india.Accounting is limited upto banking

Answer 5

Here's a brief primer on the subject...very brief...

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