What degree is better business information systems or accounting?

I am going to college and I can't figure out wich degree to pursue. My two choices are Accounting or business information systems. Does any one know what which one would pay better and which one would I have an easier time landing a job. Thank you for your help.What degree is better business information systems or accounting?I have an interesting idea for you. Like someone else said, double majoring in both may be a great career opportunity. As an accountant, chances are at one time or another you're going to work on the audit end. A lot of times companies have very complex computer info systems that companies use to handle their accounting transactions.



There is a designation called the CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor). Because of Sarbanes Oxley, publicly traded companies I believe are required to have an IT audit annually. Check out this website to learn more about this certification: http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Sectio鈥?/a>



If you had a CPA and a CISA designation you would be very marketable. However, most states require that you have at least 150 credit hours to become a licensed CPA. Some people will major in accounting and either get an MSA or MBA to complete the remaining 30 hours. Some people choose to double major in either finance, CIS or even computer science.



So, to answer the question about money. If you had a CPA and CISA designation (many accountants have multiple designations) you would bank major coin. You also would probably have no problems finding a job as long as you were willing to relocate, depending where you are now.



However, on the one or the other side, I think an accountant is probably going to make more money than an information systems person. I believe public accounting firms are averaging 45K to 55K starting off. I don't know what the starting salary for IT people is.



One important thing to remember now that you are starting out. GPA is extremely important with accounting. They may forgive a slip-up one semester, but competition is fierce for the best jobs. If you have to study six hours for every accounting class... do it.



Good luck!What degree is better business information systems or accounting?
Given the glut of IT people out looking for jobs right now, I would go with accounting. A CPA can always open their own business and make an unlimited amount of money or work for an accounting firm or other business. While with business information, you are, usually, always working for someone else.

There are more opportunities over more industries with accounting.What degree is better business information systems or accounting?Accounting is business. All other modes of business study are not near as important as the concepts of accounting. Information technology is the mode of which accounting can be carried or transacted.



My father was a CIS graduate and went to work at Arthur Anderson (circa 1970's). He eventually turned into a CFO/CEO for an IT company, but his knowledge of accounting propelled him.



Maybe a double major?What degree is better business information systems or accounting?
Well, I think Business Information systems are good.

You should go for it.What degree is better business information systems or accounting?i can tell you from the people i know and from the news today that accounting is much better and well paid to study than business informationWhat degree is better business information systems or accounting?
I'd say accounting.



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