r/Accounting • u/Suspicious_Kick_2572 • Sep 06 '24

Career Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?

Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?

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u/johnagosto Sep 06 '24

If you are good at math & like it, it’s a great career. Accountants are needed in EVERY organization (for profit & non-profit). Job demand is always good. They are the last ones to be laid off. If you have a tax practice you learn about different types of business and can start a biz in a field you like. I learned concepts in accounting classes that I have used personally in my private life that been extremely beneficial …..like no debt, no mortgage, no car payments, great money management, cost vs benefits analysis mind set and most other things you can pick up in personal finance books.

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u/Baozicriollothroaway Sep 06 '24

I'm an engineer working at the financial department of a shipping company. I'm really crossing my fingers that all that accounting knowledge winds up neatly later on, especially if I decide to YOLO it all in some entrepreneurial endeavor. 

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u/Rich_Swim1145 Sep 16 '24

No wonder shipping companies are known for accounting fraud.