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Is it okay to have a 2 year degree in Accounting? Is it much better to have a four year degree?
I was thinking of just getting a 2 year degree in accounting and then later on going to school to continue on to a bachelors with maybe a minor in computer science. Im 24 so I dont really have the time to just go straight for a bachelors in Accounting right now.

In my humble opinion, any degree is better than no degree. Of course, you would more than likely make more money with a bachelor's degree than an associate degree. I can understand time constraints. A person that works or has kids or family may find it hard to go to school full-time. YOu could get a 2 year degree, and then work towards the 4 year degree. However, working while going to school can be difficult.

So, I guess it all depends on what level of accounting and responsibility you want to achieve. If you finish 2 years and decide you like it, then certainly continue on to get a bachelors degree.

It kind of depends on what you want to get out of it.

If you're a stay-at-home mom (or dad), and you're just looking for something to do in your spare time or to make a little extra money on the side, then a 2-year degree will accomplish that just fine.

If you're looking to pursue a serious career in accounting or finance, and you don't want to be considered a lower-level employee for your whole career, then in today's world, you kind of need at least a bachelor's degree.

As an employer of accounting/finance/business professionals myself, I can say that if a candidate doesn't have a graduate degree (MAcc or MBA usually), I really don't even consider them. They'd have to have an amazing resume in other areas to make up for not having a graduate degree.

I might be on the other end of the spectrum here, but I honestly think this is the direction the business world is going. Even a bachelor's degree doesn't hold as much weight as it used.

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