Computer science vs Accounting

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<p>I would like to hear pros and cons about both careers. Currently I am enrolled at Nassau community college. I am leaning towards computer science, but I want to make sure I make the right decision. Also, I am thinking of attending Farmingdale to get my BS degree anything I should know like what to take to make sure my classes transfer. Computer science I does have a prerequisite, but the prerequisite does not seem to be counted towards the degree.</p>

<p>Any tips+ suggestion would help me a lot, thank you !!</p>

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<p>If you like following procedures, go with accounting.
If you enjoy problem-solving, go with computer science.</p>

<p>The two majors are so different that I can’t see many people being happy in both.</p>

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<p>HMMMM Okay. So here is a thread you should read.</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/engineering-majors/967673-can-cpe-become-software-engineer.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/engineering-majors/967673-can-cpe-become-software-engineer.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>That’s for computer science.</p>

<p>If you like doing what accounting do, then by all means go for it.</p>

<p>If you want to do something in finance, well you can always get master in financial engineering, which part of the emphasis is doing software engineering in the financial sector.</p>

<p>So are you getting an associate degree in CS (is it called information for AAS degree?) and is planning to attend Farmindale to get accounting?</p>

<p>You should always first look at your interest because as you said “make sure [you] make the right decision”. If I was offered a million dollar job for an account position, I would turn it down because I just don’t like doing it. I could even develop mental disorder like depression for doing things that I absolutely don’t enjoy doing.</p>

<p>So tell me about
(1) What are you studying at Nassau?
(2) Which BS are you talking about?
(3) How do you find yourself lending toward CS?
(4) Why accounting?</p>

<p>PS: LOL Nassau is pretty “famous” for the nursing program there :)</p>

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<p>At Nassau I want to get an AA in computer science and transfer to farmingdale for either computer engineering or computer programming(Leaning towards CE).
I am learning towards the computer science field because it seem like something i would enjoy much more.</p>

<p>Im at work right now please ask more questions (rushed )</p>

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<p>I have no knowledge about Farmingdale’s CE and CP. I don’t really know computer programming is. Is that more technical like Information Science or a very specialized program in computer science (like software engineering)?</p>

<p>Since you are doing AA in Computer Science, you probably have found yourself comfortable with writing codes.
Computer engineering is quite different because it has both eletrical and computer science aspects. In terms of interest, you have to find out whether you like EE or not.</p>

<p>The good side about computer engineering is that you get to know the hardware and software, at the level of computer architecture. The thread I made you to read reflected that even an EE could do programming in the end. Computer Science is probably the ideal path to software engineering. </p>

<p>If you really want to do computer engineering, make sure you enjoy both curriculum. I have heard many upperclassmen complaining about how they lost interest in CpE because of the fact that they didn’t like physics and circuit. </p>

<p>Whichever you take, make sure your interest comes first. </p>

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<li>edit:
<a href=“http://www.farmingdale.edu/academic_programs/pdf/ComProgInfSystems.pdf[/url]”>http://www.farmingdale.edu/academic_programs/pdf/ComProgInfSystems.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
I was right about computer programming. It is more technical than computer science.</li>
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<p>Since you mention computer science and accounting, I would say do computer programming, and take the following credits:

  1. Business & Computer System (I think this is the must credits) + Liberal Arts and Science
  2. Programming Track</p>

<p>If you look at #1 there is accounting and business involved. This is more like Baruch College’s Information System. </p>

<p>The programming track is very helpful. You should take data structure regardless. This is a very fundemtnal course in computer science and computer engineering. If you want to become a software engineer, or anyone who wants to specialize in areas where computer science involves, data structure is extremely critical. </p>

<p>The sad part is that you don’t have algorithm course. I believe computer engineering offer that. Data structure and algorithm discuss how to “make” a program run from 10000000000000000000000000 years to 0.0000001 seconds.</p>

<p>But that’s okay. I think computer programming is a lot better in your case since you have AA in Computer science. If you want to further your knowledge, do master then (I know you have 2 years + 4 years… but sometime you might have to do master to really further your knowledge). </p>

<p>If you find yourself lending toward finance, you can always do financial engineering like I said, which is finance analysis + software engineering.</p>

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<p>Thanks a bunch. I will definitely am considering computer programming more. I am still confused though. I would like to create+problem solve which one would allow more of that ? What is the major difference between the two ?</p>

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<p>Computer engineering vs Computer programming from Farmingdale?</p>

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<p>Yea
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<p>Just another question before I answer your question, and I am sorry:

Can you rephrase it? I am not sure if I understood you correctly.</p>

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<p>If you like Computer Science and Accounting, you might consider a CIS degree. It’s basically a business degree (finance, accounting, marketing, etc.) with a CS/Programming concentration.</p>

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<p>Computer science and accounting are two very varied fields, even though both need you to be good at math and logical ability. With a [computer</a> science degree](<a href=“http://www.cc-sd.edu/computer-science-degree.html"]computer”>http://www.cc-sd.edu/computer-science-degree.html), you can get into careers such as software engineering, programming, network administration, etc. A [Bachelor’s</a> degree in accounting](<a href=“http://www.cc-sd.edu/bachelor-degree-business-accounting.html"]Bachelor’s”>http://www.cc-sd.edu/bachelor-degree-business-accounting.html) leads to a very different career path – that of a public, government, or a management accountant or an internal auditor. Why don’t you go through the course curriculum of both these degrees offered at California College San Diego and take a call based on what topics interest you more?</p>

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<p>if u can do it, go computer science, no doubt, no debate. in my opinion, a good computer science major is infinitely better than any accounting major (say they are on equal terms; 4.0 gpa vs. 4.0 gpa).</p>

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<p>You should post this thread in the engineering forum. I think you will get better answers there, as there are alaready nearly a dozen computer science threads up there.</p>

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<p>Yes, what everyone who has not majored in accounting thinks. Not accurate however.</p>

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<p>Are you also good at math, as many in computer science are? Have you considered actuarial science, or explored being an actuary? I know that CS is a commondegree for many in the field. It has the financial piece that might interest you, and is very much about problem solving and analysis.</p>

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<p>LOL GUYS. IT’S 07-26-2010 old thread.</p>

<p>OP never came back.</p>

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<p>I don’t know anything specific about computer science degrees,however more than a few jobs are being outsourced today ,it might benefit you to “google” computer science job forums and read what they say.Indeed.com(or similar name)usually has up to date posts regarding particulars in a given field.About accounting, I have posted before but I will repeat!There are great articles on the internet relating to accounting,one is "26 Things You Should Know Before Working For A National Accounting Firm"by Dr. David Sativa.(However, many things said in the article are true for smaller accounting firms as well).By telling students that there is a shortage of accountants ,new people (and revenue) are brought into colleges.(they support this ,they need to fill seats)Accounting firms support this because more accounting graduates brings down starting salaries.(supply and demand)They don’t unfortunately tell college students why there is allways a need for accountants.They allways need accountants because the hours are long(give up your social life),the pay for the most part isn’t that great,(you work as hard as lawyers but never make the same money)work is boring and tedious,often bosses are unprofessional(yelling and screaming if things aren’t done in 1/2 the time it should really take to compete a task.)many people exit the field after they find out what I have just stated.If you look there are better fields of endeavor which are more personally fulfilling and lucrative.Sorry I have to be so negative , but this comes from one who unforunately knows the hard way!</p>

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<p>More accountants are needed because of the blizzard of new laws and regulations hitting companies and individuals.</p>

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<p>I don’t know anything specific about computer science degrees,however more than a few jobs are being outsourced today ,it might benefit you to “google” computer science job forums and read what they say.Indeed.com(or similar name)usually has up to date posts regarding particulars in a given field.About accounting I have posted before but I will repeat!There are great articles on the internet relating to accounting,one is "26 Things You Should Know Before Working For A National Accounting Firm"by Dr. David Sativa.(However, many things said in the article are true for smaller accounting firms as well).By telling students that there is a shortage of accountants ,new people (and revenue) are brought into colleges.(they support this they need to fill seats)Accounting firms support this because more accounting graduates brings down starting salaries.They don’t unfortunately tell college students why there is allways a need for accountants.They allways need accountants because the hours are long(give up your social life),the pay for the most part isn’t that great,often bosses are unprofessional(yelling and screaming if things aren’t done in 1/2 the time it should really take to compete a task.)and most people are smart enough not to go into this field, or get out when they know what they have gotten themselves into.If you look there are better fields of endeavor.</p>

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<p>Sorry about the delay. Yes, I am still debating between and still need more information to base my final decision on. Any additional Help will be grand, thanks.</p>