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Major Debate [I Am Going Back to College]

I'm going back to school but I'm torn between degrees.

I'm going for Accounting and Finance but I'm torn between them. I eventually want to end up in international trade/business or possibly in a finance company to help small businesses get out of dire straights.

I want to move abroad with my family eventually.

Ideas?
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Adogslife · 61-69, M
My degrees are in Economics and Accounting. The last thing I’d ever want to be is a CPA. It’s just too boring.

If you go with the Finance degree, you’ll get at least 2 required Accounting courses anyway. If you like them you can take Intermediate Accounting.

Finance is generally at a more macro level. It’s students are much more likely to have an Alpha perspective in life.
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
@Adogslife what is Alpha perspective?
Adogslife · 61-69, M
@darktippedrose Try this from Harvard Business Review
https://hbr.org/2004/05/coaching-the-alpha-male
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
@Adogslife thank you. I'm not interested in much leadership as of yet. I prefer to work in accounting or finance analyst roles.
Adogslife · 61-69, M
@darktippedrose both can be great jobs. just try to do really well in school. your gpa will matter. no one wants to hire a financial analyst or accountant with average skill. just keep that in mind.

also, the upward potential is really good, so stick with it. you’ll make a great living.

Good luck!