<p>Which is a better degree to have (in terms of level of income, job security, etc) out of these two as well as any other business/economics degree for undergrads? What about an MBA and a Masters in Accounting for graduates? Basically, I'm asking about what the best Business degree is to get to have the 'best career' possible?</p>
<p>Level of income: finance > accounting
Job Security: accounting > finance </p>
<p>“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” - Benjamin Franklin</p>
<p>“Based on Benjamin Franklin’s statement you should either become an account or a mortician” - AvidStudent</p>
<p>How much more though? I know Accountants start off moderately, but after a few years, they can rack up LOADS. I like you’re quote though haha :D</p>
<p>Double major in both. Accounting is fundamental for finance and investment banking. If that fails you can always fall back on Big 4. </p>
<p>Finance salaries are way way more than accounting.</p>
<p>Ok You all I’ll be graduating soon from undergrad. I was considering law school but I may change my mind. I’ve looked into accounting. It looks interesting, mentally stimulating, fun and the job benefits from the looks of it are plentiful right now.</p>
<p>Now I’m no finance major. I am a criminal justice major. What kind of classes can I expect to take in order to become a accountant? What are the ones to look out for? How long will it take in order to recieve my CPA? What are the usual number of credit hours?</p>
<p>Are the classes usually super complex like “Stats” (Statistics 101) or not so heavy?</p>
<p>What other doors can a degree in accounting open for me?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t call stats super complex or heavy. I’m not an accounting major but I would think you would be up against a lot of classes more challenging than intro stats. You could probably find a list of every class required for an accounting major at any school if you looked on their website.</p>