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Trying to decide whether accounting is for me- |
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It depends.... |
| Date Posted: |
05/27/2005 |
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Thanks so much for the reply. Do you think it's better for me to get a commerce degree and then go after a CMA, or a bachelor of applied business in administration in accounting and then do the CMA? (in terms of marketability for jobs). Or do you think I should just do the required coursework for the CMA (since I already have an undergrad degree I technically do not need another one). Also, is there anything I could do right now to get experience for future jobs? (in terms of summer job positions while going to school, etc). I don't have much of a business background so that's the biggest obstacle for me right now. Any advice you might have would be great!
Thanks again! |
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What do you want to do?
I am not sure what a commerce degree is, I would assume along the lines of a business degree? No matter what degree you get, you will need experience to receive the CMA. So, pick whatever you think will fit best with your goals.
I focused on a broad business degree and then took a few extra classes to qualify to take the CPA here in the US. Not having an accounting degree made it a little harder to get into public accounting, but once I was employeed by a local firm my degree didn't make a difference. It is about personality and ambition. But neither of those will be good unless you enjoy your work.
So, try and figure out where you want to go first. Do you want to do public accounting, audit/tax etc. Or do you want to go private.
Also, enroll in some classes and try and find an internship. Even without the business background, if you are taking classes and will obtain a business degree, most companies will it least take a look at you.
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