I'll try to be brief:
I'm 26 yrs old, have decided to do an Accounting degree through ACCA.
I'm confident that I can average 75% in all my papers, (I've written a few already.)
My only problem is that my high/secondary school Maths mark was very low, about 46%! As, I was completely uninterested in Maths when I was a teenager.
Looking at a few top Accounting firms application entry requirements, they want A-level maths of A or B. I think my low maths marks may jeopardise my chance of getting a good training contract?
Is there anywhere in the UK (London) where I can take A-levels in just Maths as a mature student?
Or will it not matter that much if I have a First Class Degree?
A degree should supersede everything else.
I think you should re-read the requirements you're looking at. I may be wrong but surely someone going into a company with only A Levels would be at a lower level working their way up & trying to get their accounting qualifications.
I would give a specialist recruitment agency for accountants a ring or just call one the big accounting firms, ask to speak to their Personnel/Human Resources and find out what they're expectations are regarding a potential job applicant's educational qualifications should be.
I am currently going to The University Of Toledo, which i know isn’t a top tier college but i plan on going to a top tier grad school once i graduate from there. I am majoring in finance. I was just curious if that was a good major, because i hear people say they dont make a lot of money and its hard to get a job. I do plan on going to grad school possibly at Michigan. Also is accounting a better major or not? Thanks
Finance is a fine field; but, so is accounting. They can be similar (corporate finance and forensic accounting) or vastly different. (Financial market analysis has nothing to do with accounting in the slightest.) You’ll need to make sure you take challenging courses beyond business courses if you want to go to grad school. I’d recommend taking as much econ, math, and stats as you can. Also: Take public speaking or presentation courses and business writing. The best analysis in the world is useless if you can’t convey that excellence convincingly.
And work for a few years before grad school. It will make a world of difference for your drive and confidence.
I am a focussed and motivated student at Syracuse University. I have the chance to be a Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises triple major in the Whitman School of Management, which is ranked 42nd in the country by BusinessWeek.com. Or, I have the choice to be a Public Relations, Television Radio Film (Management), or Advertising (Management) major in the SI Newhouse Communications School, which is one of the top schools in the country. Whichever choice I take, I feel may change my life down the road one way or another. I am not so passionate one way or the other about the subjects, I am just a focussed student. Which path do you think I would be better off taking? Should I transfer for Boston College if I get the chance? Please state your expertise or background when answering the question. Thanks so much for your help, this is one of the biggest decisions I will have to make. THANKS!
Boston College clearly ranks higher than Syracuse overall and if you ever wanted to go on to grad school including MBA or law school, you would be MUCH better off if you graduated from BC.
If you stay at Syracuse, their communications school is clearly one of their best assets. The TRF sounds like it combines your interest in communications with your interest in management.
There are going to be lots of changes in the media field in the upcoming decade with the growth of high speed internet and user generated content. This could be a very hot field.
Remember though that college gives you a background in liberal arts with a concentration in a professional field. But it doesn't set your career path for life. The most important thing is to enjoy your few precious years in college!
What are some top firms in Brisbane, Australia? I'm actually coming to Australia on a work visa. My undergrad degree is in Accounting and Finance and I'm looking into applying at some well known firms…
What firms should I look into? I plan to go to graduate school so being part of a big company will make difference. Any suggestions on companies?
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I am a junior in college and want to get my mba from a top program. I am going to work 2 years after i graduate and then apply. I am graduating with a degree in accounting and work as an accountant/bookkeeper right now. I was wondering will these schools care that i went to a community college and then went to a state college in california to get an accounting degree. I did this for financial reasons. I could have gone to better schools, but money was a big problem. I do have a 4.0 GPA so far, many awards, will be joining clubs and doing community service the next two years to make my application look better. How important is it that i went to community college and a state college rather than huge schools. Will the schools hold it against me that i did go to these schools or other things like GPA, GMAT, and work experience more important?
Thanks
I would say that in general which school(s) you went to (so long as they are accredited) will be a very small part of what will get looked at. The other matters you list will be of far greater importance.
Good luck.