<p>Generally speaking, would someone who has a degree in one of the humanities with a second major in accounting be at a substantial disadvantage for accounting jobs? Would they even have a shot? As in, someone followed a standard lib. arts curriculum but took 10-11 accounting classes and thus earned a major in accounting also, but they did not take any econ/finance/management classes.</p>
<p>If you looking for Accounting jobs, recruiters will only look for two things: </p>
<p>1.) That you are an Accounting major at an Accredited school.
2.) Your GPA.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>You can get hired, but you would be at a disadvantage. In order to be a good candidate for any kind of business jobs, you have to basically come out of a business school. As you know, business schools generally have prerequisites, which include classes in econ, finance, management, etc. Yet, there are people who get all sorts of business jobs with various non business degrees, but that is not that common in accounting. (you have to major in either accounting or finance)</p>
<p>In your school, are you allowed to major in accounting without being admitted to a business school?</p>
<p>Alright, yw sp1212… I mean thank you. ? lol</p>
<p>Tosh: Hmmm ok. I would have a major. To your question: yes.</p>
<p>Tosh. Not trying to be hostile, but what experience do you have in hiring of accounting majors? Do you even work in an accounting role? Because you’re wrong…</p>
<p>Today is slow, so I am able to be on here but right across from the cubicle at the F100 company I am assigned to is my Senior (or in-charge). She followed a very similiar path to the OP. She majored in history , but took quite a few accounting classes and followed that up with a MAcc. She is the in charge at my offices largest client. </p>
<p>She has an amazing ability to communicate and adapt her message to the client as well as to us subordinates. She came in with perhaps a little less “business” knowledge than some of us, but who cares? The company you are hired by will train you to do your job. They don’t expect you to roll on as an expert.</p>
<p>I believe your answer is based on the fact that you believe all Accounting majors are BBA degrees. Many schools Accounting programs fall under the BS or BA umbrella which allows the path the OP is speaking of to be taken. </p>
<p>sp’s statement is more accurate. Because of the glut of accounting majors they tend to do a bit more digging than they did right after SOX. They will look at your extra-curriculars for just a hint of leadership and social activity, but they key is the interview. </p>
<p>OP: What kind of accounting do you want to do? Public, corporate, governmental, not-for-profit?</p>
<p>Thanks for the informative post. Nonprofit or public I suppose, but I’m not really picky.</p>
<p>I think Tosh misunderstood the question. If you have a major in accounting, then having an additional humanities degree will either be a non-factor or make you look like a well-rounded person.</p>
<p>As I understand, he is trying to get a degree in humanities, and wants to take additional accounting classes to complete a double major. Am I wrong? So, basically he wants to get a BS in accounting, since BBA requires other business courses. His post seems really confusing.</p>
<p>strawberryfanta, </p>
<p>If your goal is to get a double major, then it is not a disadvantage, but advantage. Yet, getting a degree in humanities and taking extra accounting classes, without obtaining the accounting degree itself, would be worse. </p>
<p>workingATbig4,</p>
<p>1) “She majored in history , but took quite a few accounting classes and followed that up with a MAcc. She is the in charge at my offices largest client.” </p>
<p>Well, you said it yourself: she followed her history degree with a MAcc, and probably with the CPA. I doubt that she would be in charge just by having a degree in history, and some accounting classes. I wonder how she was able to get a job? Probably because of strong connections, and a high GPA. Or, wait a minute, that was a long time ago.<br>
The majority of the job listings that exist in reference to accounting REQUIRE a person to have a bachelors degree in either accounting/finance, but not “history.” Though that would be funny to have such a listing 
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<p>2) “I believe your answer is based on the fact that you believe all Accounting majors are BBA degrees.” </p>
<p>lol?</p>
<p>Tosh. I came to this forum in order to offer some practical advice from someone who is working. What is YOUR experience? What makes you a person who can provide useful advice to someone trying to understand the working world?</p>
<p>Your post is full of generalizations. Which show you are more than likely someone who has ZERO personal experience in a professional environment. </p>
<p>Before I discredit you further I’ll just leave it at this…what gives you the credentials to answer questions about a post grad environment?</p>
<p>Sorry for the lack of clarity. If I did what I am considering, I would graduate with a degree in one of the humanities and 30 hours of accounting courses. These 30 hours would give me a second major, in accounting. So I would have a B.A. but 30 hours of accounting classes, and thus a major in accounting as well. I just wouldn’t have classes such as management, econ, finance, etc., that are required for accounting degrees.</p>