Question

You have recently graduated with an accounting degree. Use the Web
to investigate what exactly is involved in becoming a Certified Public
Accountant (CPA). Good places to start are Wikipedia's "Certified
Public Accountant" entry and the Department of Labor's Occupational
Outlook Handbook entry on accountants and auditors. What advantages and
disadvantages do you see? Would you decide to take this step? Why or why
not?

Answer 1

Many prominent investors and CEO's have degrees in accounting. It teaches one how to read balances sheets of corporations and understand income statements. One would benefit with this degree just as much as having a finance or math degree. The disadvantage is if you don't like numbers this isn't the right career path for you. Seek your passion or you'll never be happy.