Accounting vs finance..which is easier and which earns more money?
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how about which one do you like better or have more talent at? that has more to do with whether you will find a job "easy" or find it possible to make a lot of money.\n\neither one can lead you into lucrative consulting jobs or other types of corporate positions. CEOs and CFOs can come from either major if you are interested in heading up the corporate ranks. \n\naccounting preparation can come from a lot of sources. if you were an engineering major but worked part time at a firm as a bookkeeper then you might very well have the skills to become a chartered accountant.
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I guess it would depend on what you're leaning to. I disagree with the "helping people" vs. "making money" stance. A decent job done in the spirit of doing it well and in the spirit of giving would in turn enable you to earn at the same time help people. Going back to the original question, if you like both careers, you could go into law and specialize in taxation for example. Or if you're leaning towards being a CPA, you could take law classes related to your career as a CPA. You can also take some sort of psychological exam that determines where your aptitude and interest lies. And then you can base your decision on the result of the exam. Just my two cents worth. I hope it helps. =)
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It really depends on what you want to do. In general, accountants deal more with data than people (although not necessarily so) and psychologists deal more with people than data (although not necessarily so). Now, there are jobs in both fields that allow you to deal more with people or data (for example, there are some psychologists who are psychometricians or interested in measurement and statistics and there are accountants who are mainly consultants and work more with clients).\n\nThere is a difference in length of education. Accountants can work with a bachelor's degree, but to be a psychologist you must have at least a masters degree, and in most states you must have a doctoral degree to work independently. Psychology is based both academic and practical experience.\n\nSince there are some differences in these two choices, have you thought about finding out more about your career interests and values? If you are a student you can go to your guidance counselor or college counseling center; adults and others can go to most community college career centers for some career counseling to help you decide.\n\nIf you haven't already, talk with a psychologist and an accountant to see what their work life is like. \n\nGood luck with your decision!
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In the US as an undergrad you would major in either Finance or Economics.  In most schools Finance is in the B-school, which may have stricter admissions requirements, whereas Econ is usually part of the College of Arts & Sciences at a given University.
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Quickbooks is really popular, but I've found that Microsoft Money is MUCH simpler and does the job if you have an accountant.\nPeachtree is another popular one.
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Obviously the most sensible answer is none other then Business. Investors can probably make the highest amount of money but there is large risk involved. Owning businesses but not actually working in them is the easiest way to make money as long as you can do it correctly.
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it depends on what you are more interested in.  If company accountant is what you love then there you go.  But if you want Auditing you should go with that.  Auditor do make more money I believe.
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You definitely ought to look into some accounting or bookkeeping classes. You can make a great career of it, but there's much to learn. Good luck!
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I think a degree in Business Management would be better.  A class in finance and econ wouldnt hurt, but focusing on either of those wouldnt help in real estate.  The best way to find out is to talk to an advisor at the univeristy.  They'll know the best way to go for what u want to do.  good luck
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Finance is the key to getting the top jobs, and advancing within them.  More CEOs come out of Finance than any other background.\n\nAccounting is tactical - you figure out what's in the numbers.  Finance is strategic - you plan how to grow the numbers.  Firms therefore put higher value on Finance.\n\nInfo Systems is a good field, but not if you want to get into Finance or Business Consulting.  The demand will be there in ten years, but lots of jobs here are moving to India and China - limiting opportunities in the US/Singapore/other wealthy nations.  Plus you'd have a tough time breaking into banking or business consulting if you're experience is only in Info Systems, and very few CEOs come out of IT.
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Physics is more interesting, but business is definitely easier. If it's points you're after, go for business.
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Dont Compare the Two. They are two very unique professional courses in finance, CA's usually specialise in auditing and taxation. while a CS's Specializes in Company Law and SEBI Guidelines. Although they have quite a lot in common, it really depends on what you like about the course rather than which course is better. In the present scenario there are more CA's than CS's so taking up CS would be an option cause u would be more in demand. Nothing though should stop u against pursuing CA if u like the course contents. Another option will be to do both the courses, u could get some exemptions while writing the exams.
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Finance for everything...after you done...you still can do the market and learn the marketing tricks from the experience. But only the Finance or Accounting...you have to sit there and work hard on it, and after all...it almost covered everything in the business field. Strongly suggest specialize in Accounting and Finance!
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The short answer is that it depends on the industry/career path you are interested in. I have an LLB (U.K. equivalent to the JD in the U.S.) and an MBA. I am in banking..risk management analysis. I could do my job w/out the law degree but it makes me more marketable than your average analyst.\n\nAs for accounting -vs- law...accounting has more career opprtunities (whether in industry or consulting) and is one of the fields projected to have the highest levels of growth in coming years...in short, you may always have a job (or avenues to a job). I recommend that you do an M.S. in Accounting rather than JD unless you have your heart set on legal practise. In terms of your questions:\n1)....I work at least 65hrs per week. This is typical in finance/legal, whether in industry or consulting.\n2).... Starting salaries for accounting majors are $45K, while in legal, they are $35K.....both have pretty good money potential but in legal you have to remain billable whereas in accounting (billable hours are only used in consulting)...\n3)......both fields generate pretty good contacts, if you wish to leverage to pursue a political career.\nGood luck!
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Finance is the management of money and other assets.
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Finance is the First Place to choose.\nHR Stands in the Second Place.\nMarketing goes to the  Third Place.
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Accountant: One that keeps, audits, and inspects the financial records of individuals or business concerns and prepares financial and tax reports\n-can run you about $150 an hour\n\nLawyer:a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice\n- can run you about $300 an hour\n\nDoctor:a licensed medical practitioner\n-Makes $$$$$ (and lots of it)