BS in Accounting of in Finance?

Question

There is the deal: I would like to be a Business Lawyer or an Investment Banker, but I don't know which undergraduate major that I should take. Also, I would like to have 2-3 years in the area before going to graduate school, so what will be the best combo: Accounting (or Finance)+ MBA finance or Accounting(or Finance)+ JD. I feel that Accounting can serve me to go entry-level finance positions(Financial analyst) while finance major can't. Finally, which one is better for Graduate school?

Answer 1

I am a recent college graduate. I did a combined program that gave me a BBA in Accounting and an MSA in Accounting. When I was job hunting, all finance jobs also accepted accounting degrees. However, the accounting jobs did not accept finance degrees.

As far as which is better for grad school, the answer is either one. The most important thing is to keep high grades. Doing well on the GMAT/LSAT/GRE, etc is also very important.

My recommendation would be to go with an undergrad in accounting first. Then you can decide which route to take. An accounting degree opens up many options. Good luck!

Answer 2

You need to decide between those first two.

If you want a career in investment banking, ya gotta do Finance and then go for your J.D.

If you want to become a business lawyer, do accounting (which is a better undergraduate major anyway), sit for the CPA exam (and pass it) and then go for your J.D.

Both have the potential to earn a ridiculous amount of money. They're balls-to-the-wall jobs though, so you might not like your life. You're effectively prioritizing money ahead of all other things in life. Just a warning.

Good luck in any event though.