Why Accounting Is the Best Business Degree to Study PERIOD | Advice to Accounting Students in School 

Honestly I make 77k without it and I’m fine with it 😂

@@amarjotsingh8455 As a CPA? Or just generally you arent related to thw field?

What paths are there higher up without being a cpa?

Yeah cause the rest have ACCA, CIMA or ACA lol

@@duckieman69accounting manager. Finance director. CEO of finance. Type sht. Accounting is a white collar trade. Your welcome

Im rooting for you. Im 27 years old and also interested in back to college.

@@mani_konaget to it bro, I’m 28 and I’m going back to school. Don’t wait, just do it.

Hang in there! I’ve gone through some rough patches where motivation really has dropped off. I know the feeling. Try to visualize what life will be like for you down the road and remember life won’t be this way forever. I’d also recommend studying in a 25 minute increment and then have a 5 minute break. That’s always helped me. Good luck!

Hello I looked at you video went to say thank you, I am trying to find my way want to go to college for business I was not h good in school so I am thankful want to do better need to be around people that are doing what I want to be a part off so keep making video I need the motivation

How did the first year go? :)

So, how’s it going blud?

not comparable. libariaian is a job not a career. deadend job accounting is a professional require professional skills

Nice! It can be a great pivot and you can get a job almost anywhere!

@@calvinator94 yeah. Looking up schools and programs currently.

What did you study/worked before?

This will be a smart choice and you will view accounting as a practical and algebra level business. Physics and calc series aka engineering will open their mind and improve skills.

How old are you?

Haha thanks for the kind words. Shoot me a DM on Twitter @calvintpmills and join the newsletter as well for similar thoughts that don’t make it into the videos. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

@@calvinator94 I don’t have Twitter. I’ll ask my questions here I guess. 1. What made you choose accounting? 2. If you could go back in time, what would you do differently? 3. What are your feelings on private vs public straight out of college? 4. I think I heard you say this your 2nd degree, what is your first degree in? 5. Are you a fan of getting a masters or just pursuing 150 credits to sit for CPA? 6. Do you think it’s worth it becoming a EA? Do people care that much or not really? These were just some questions I came up it but I’m interested in what you have to say about them! Thanks Cal.

@@TruthfulOnly great questions. Here are my thoughts: 1. Accounting was the best cost-to-reward ratio for my situation. I had already banked a lot of credits from my first degree in Political Science so it was only about 1.5 years more of school to finish my accounting degree. In my case it didn’t make sense financially to go for the masters. I did take some masters courses though and I will say they are mostly regurgitations of what you learn in undergrad. Those programs are only created because of the arbitrary 150 credit requirement they’ve placed on the exam. Accounting also has high earning potential. Definitely well into the six figures. So I gauged a 1.5 year pivot was worth it for me to make substantially more over my career. 2. If I could change things I would’ve studied accounting OR software engineering the first time around. I think that computer science is another extremely strong degree and I would aim to work at a FAANG company. I may a still take my skills there down the road. 3. Public is the way to go for a minimum of 3 years or longer to sharpen your skills. I personally love the culture of the firm I am at and it’s been incredibly valuable for me so far. Wouldn’t change a thing. What’s an EA? Not familiar

@@calvinator94 EA= Enrolled Agent Was it easy getting your first internship?

@@TruthfulOnly it was straightforward but I wouldn't say easy. Contact every firm's recruiter as early as possible and build a relationship with them. At the very least try to make it so they are familiar with your name and who you are. I would also recommend reaching out to a couple people who work at the firm, maybe through the recruiter, and take them to lunch. They formula has worked extremely well in my experience. Both groups get to know each other and you get a feel for if you want to actually work for the firm (and they get a good idea of who you are too).

Haha I too was going to do a philosophy degree - my favorite subject

Correct! That’s a great understanding of finance vs accounting. I think adding the accounting double major would a great call. If you do, make sure you take all the classes required to sit for your CPA exam as well!

@Rrgblitz403 How did things go for you?? I’m very curious to know

@Rrgblitz403 How did things go for you?? I’m very curious to know

It’s challenging but not impossible by any stretch. My advice would be to take 1-2 accounting courses each semester and then fill in with your other required business courses. That was my approach and it treated me well.

to succeed in accounting, you just have to put in the work! it's not something like a degree in electrical engineering or pure physics; accounting is less about intellectual rigor and more about having a strong work ethic.

@@yesihavealastname1562 Great to hear. I was originally interested in stem fields, but I don't have determination to progress in those fields, so business is next option.

@@yesihavealastname1562 Those are precisely the qualities that got the best engineers through their degrees btw :)

How was your first semester Rupesh?

Yes, you can open your own accounting firm. Or you can open a business in another industry in which the knowledge of accounting can help you understand the finances of your business.

@@McFlashh industry like can u give me few example please i really appreciate your reply 🫶

@@Suna11188 The industry you want to open a business in depends on yourself. You can start an eCommerce store, retail shop, food shop, tech, finance etc.

😂 I was thinking the same thing

For real estate and investing maybe finance degree will be better than any accounting degree.

MIS ? What does it stand for?

​@@shuma3401Management Information Systems

@@shuma3401management information systems

What is spm? I’m unfamiliar

@@calvinator94 it's an exam in malaysia

@@CamelliaAngelicaDonald gotcha. Not entirely sure how it works in Malaysia but I think your next step would be accounting degree!

@@calvinator94 yeah I hear a lot of People say that too.but there's so many which one?

It's going to replace pretty much every job which requires a university degree.

​@@McFlashhits gonma replace every job period

@@viperrr6886 nah, not jobs like plumbing, electrician, sales etc

@@McFlashh eventually AI and robots can replace those jobs

AI can’t replace nursing