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I am an accounting major would a financial planning certificate or an economics minor be more valuable?
Question : I am an accounting major would a financial planning certificate or an economics minor be more valuable?
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Answer by charlemagne8410
I think it depends on whether you actually see yourself being a financial planner. It seems like it requires a lot of sales, and while they make a great salary, they also have a high failure rate. I think if you see yourself more likely to go the corporate path, a economics minor would be more impressive on your resume.
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#2 written by erwann.rogard 1 year ago
fp is more of a professional skill (particularly if it’s a certificate) than econ (econ jobs are actually very limited) but i don’t think it is confined to smaller businesses. it can be very relevant, for example, within a major consulting firm. in times of recession employers might look for a faster return on their hiring, and perhaps, in that respect, fp is better.
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As a retired financial services executive I think you should keep in mind: (1) accounting is a discipline that is applicable in many venues and circumstances, it is at the core of almost every business enterprise. (2) accountants work for public and private companies and jobs are always in demand. (3) Financial Planning is a broader field and currently has a large sales requirement. (4) Economics is a social science and is more theoretical.
No one can tell you which you should choose. You need to evaluate your interests and goals.
I would check out http://www.learntosucceed.biz they can offer more advice.