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Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Sezua(m): 10:34am On Sep 12, 2017 |
zubino:Please, let me ask a very straight forward questions. Accountants or Economists whoa are more employed by the public sector? Even the Planning commissions of the public sector have accountants. Does the Agency for Woman affairs have roles for economists? Your argument is flawed. 1 Like |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Sezua(m): 10:35am On Sep 12, 2017 |
Beenkay:Lots of economists in the US and Uk are writing ACCA, some are even making payments and studying KAPLAN as i type this. |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Sezua(m): 10:37am On Sep 12, 2017 |
dolphinife:We are talking about Job opportunities not broader, understand the question first then you can give a reasonable answer backed with facts. |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Pierr(f): 10:42am On Sep 12, 2017 |
Sezua: Well said |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Sezua(m): 10:51am On Sep 12, 2017 |
Pierr:I jokingly told my friend one day Economics is like Maths, many theories less application Accounting is like Engineering, lesser theories more application. i may be wrong tho. But 6years for Economics? ASUU was definitely involved in your matter. |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Pierr(f): 10:53am On Sep 12, 2017 |
Sezua: Definitely. |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Pierr(f): 10:56am On Sep 12, 2017 |
Sezua: What! You are right! |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Austinmiles: 10:58am On Sep 12, 2017 |
DKOKO3:The best of economists in the world Tell me you're joking.. Cos this the dumbest comment I've seen this year. Try again OK... Economics all the way We run the world... |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by EbenMayor(m): 11:16am On Sep 12, 2017 |
In Terms Of Employment Opportunities, accounting is far better & even much easier to study. I studied economics at both Bsc & Msc with a wonderful transcript. But getting a job that requires pure economics knowledge is difficult my guy. But there's a way out if you re not lazy, you could combine your Bsc Economics and ICAN |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Austinmiles: 11:16am On Sep 12, 2017 |
[quote author=ibbryte post=60368841][color=#006600]was in the same dilemma when i applyIng for admission years ago,i chose accounting. Being a professional course there is degree of prestige associated with being an accountant, it take a high level of dedication, patience,dillgence and integrity to be an accountant. In my school then, if an accounting applicant does not get a high enough putme you may be diverted to economic but it never happens the other way around. This year accounting was one of the first 3 most sought after course, According to jamb's Database. In terms of job opportunities accountants are sought after with aggressively, with lucrative options due to the practicality of the course.Accounting have evolved greatly From recording and classifying to evaluation and analysis. Management knowledge inherent in the accounting profession is applicable anywhere especially with the globalization and harmonization of accounting standard (IFAC AND IFRS),you can decide to work for an employer or start your own business. Economics is more of a theoretical course with little or no real lIfe applications, "ceteri paribus" "perfect market conditions" are all utopic terms, or economy is far from perfect. Not undermining these theory accountant regard some but when it balls down to pragmatism ,accounting is the way to go. Half of the population taking AAT and ICAN courses are all economics students, do a survey. it brings to mind the saying " if you can't beat them, you join them". Looking forward to welcoming you to the fold.[/coloeconomist Nice comment. But I think you don't have much knowledge on economics..its obvious from what you said. Do you really think economics is a theoritical course that has little implications on realities Do you know that the economy and finances of every nation around the world is based on the analysis and policies of economists Do you know that economists serves as financial doctors that prescribes economic solutions to any nation around the world. Have you ever ask yourself why the economy and finances of a nation is being headed by economists and not the accountants... |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by muzzol: 11:25am On Sep 12, 2017 |
Most people replying the OP sounds like fresh graduates fighting for bragging rights over their discipline of interest....however, in the real world, both courses are bedrock of employability...the key thing is you and not the certificate you carry....note, nobody employs the certificate, whom is employed is the carrier of the certificate. As per adaptability, normally, in an organisation, you are taken through management training and your ability to endear yourself through this will contribute to your relevance within the organisation....my advise, go for the course where you have comparative advantage of excelling, obtain relevant certifications and grab all available knowledge of the world you live in...the everest top will be your lowest. |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Davidscott(m): 11:27am On Sep 12, 2017 |
economics is the best 1 Like |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by SmartyPants(m): 11:34am On Sep 12, 2017 |
In theory there are very few jobs where true economic skills are needed, and these are mostly in government, International Organizations. Economics graduates can fit in a number of jobs but then whats the point of studying something for four years only so that you can fit in in an alternate area? Accounting not only has a lot more job openings, it also gives you much more leverage for self-employment. You can set up your own firm or work as a consultant. Most economists would die of hunger if they tried this. |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by JOEFY: 11:54am On Sep 12, 2017 |
seunpinky: How did you become a CA with such grammatical errors... this can be seen as bringing the profession into disrepute.... *with all due respect* |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Habeyy(m): 12:17pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
seunpinky:God bless the creativity in your brain I am an economist and was also doing my Ican while in school I plan to continue my ican stuff very soon. Your comment is devoid of sentiment despite the fact you are an accounting graduate What is the point of the course now when you can do ican The same question I ask BFN student That one is even worse Thank you bro 2 Likes |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Habeyy(m): 12:21pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
SHOOPSYN:You finish him bro Most of them don't know During my Ats days I touched virtually everything in accounting but it is always coming back to economics Say tax, management,mathematics and government accounting All na still economics |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Habeyy(m): 12:26pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
Adam09:i like your assertion my fellow economist |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by hamzeiy: 12:49pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
my sincere advise for you is this, and am talking from experience as i have graduate friends of both courses and are quite doing well, i hope youre are a smart person as this advice would only work for a smart person. go for economics, try to graduate with 2.1, at 300 lvl try attempting ICAN and ensure you passed all your diets by the end of your NYSC, with that i can assure you,you wont spend more than a month or two at most in the labor market GOD,S willing. you can also go for CFA professional courses then with time you go for ACCA OR IS IT ACAA (not sure). though those exams might be xpensive but the hausa man says ' you use money to get money. if you cant beat that at least get a 2.1 in economics and also be a chattered accountant by passing the ICAN, you would have kill to good and beautiful birds with a stone. hopefully no begging for jobs for you 1 Like |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Clergy20: 2:00pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
emmybliz: Econonists are becoming Accountants because of the vast opportunities that abound in being an Accountant, if there were no such opportunities, you wouldn't see that traffic into accounting. But you will hardly find an Accountant crossing over to become an Economists |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Clergy20: 2:05pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
emmybliz: And why not do your economics work and stop becoming an accountant? If you claim economics is better, remain there 1 Like |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Clergy20: 2:14pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
Most people are not responding properly to the question. It's assumed that the person wants the course that is more employable between the two courses. When people say you should read economics and become an accountant eventually, it points to the fact that accounting is more promising in terms of employment because the person would end up not practicing economics but accounting. Let the ecomists practice economics and the accountant practice accounting and let's see who would be more employable |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by olujastro: 2:15pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
The Op asked a specific question.... "In terms of employment opportunities". So accounting is the answer. I studied engineering and at this stage of my life, economics works better for me. My Engineering Economics courses at both bachelors and masters level are some of the best things to happen to my financial life. Economics helps us forecast expected oil and gas (for example) revenues before making investment decisions. While accounting dwells more with digging the past. Who the past help abeg? We talkin' future money to be made, you talkin' past money that is gone. If you want to be an investor or you want to be super rich, study economics. If you want a job, study accounting. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by BURG4326: 2:56pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
Accounting is far better. Lets put things in perspective. Amongst your course mates, how many that are employed read ACC and how many read EC? Compare same in your village, town, city, state etc. In your organization where you work, compare both in terms of numbers. in your church or mosque, compare both. Lets narrow it further, in the schemes of service of the federation, what is d grade level of somebody with a Professional Accountancy Certificate n compare same with that of Economics. Lets put it further, in Nigeria, we have d office of the auditor general of the federation and accountant general of the federation. what is d office of the chief economist of the nation? Finally pls get it very clear that an Economist is never an Accountant and cannot assume d position. Unless d company is yours (sole proprietorship) and u decide to use your wife who read economics as ur Accountant but mind u she cannot sign any valid document like financial statement, statement of Affairs, tax documents etc Institutions like CBN and Most banks a headed specifically by Accountants but im trying to think of any institution that must be exclusively headed by an Economist |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by me69: 3:11pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
What is even the link between economics and accounting |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by femi4love(m): 3:21pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
Icon4s: Well done bro. I studied accounting initially, before I went back to the Uni to study Computer Science. I remember when I was doing ICAN in Nigeria, the guys that had Economics as their first degree, who started from Foundation level were doing very well, most especially those with a first or 2.1. I think the versatility of Economics may place place such graduates at a better advantage in analyzing economic situations, better than Accounting graduates. In courses like Financial Management (FM), you need more than an Accounting or Finance brain to do Financial analysis and make good recommendations and I think that's why Economics is part of the courses studied in Accounting. Overall, I think a person's career aspirations will determine what is the better of both for him or her. However, if I could turn back the "hands of time" I would study Economics as first degree and then go for Accounting professional qualifications. 4 Likes |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Zionprincess(f): 3:33pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
yaqq: I am sure you know nothing about Economics 1 Like |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by bardiprecious: 3:40pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
all of una no get work....if u like study sheet science ....na ur destiny and grace dey bring good job |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by oyejideogunjumo: 3:50pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
wallace1:Accounting is a professional course bt Economics is a basic course. Accounting has more potentials than economics. Accounting is better. |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Yemhey(m): 4:21pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
DKOKO3:What's now the concluded opinion now? |
Re: Economics Vs Accounting,which One Is Better In Terms Of Employment Opportunities by Yemhey(m): 4:24pm On Sep 12, 2017 |
DKOKO3: |
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