USA Accounting or economics? SCU‘s Leavey or UW's Foster? or UC?

[JT.H]

Hello, everyone. I'm a female high school graduate who is about to major in accounting at the undergraduate level. I've received several good offers now, but it's really difficult for me to make a choice. My parents can't offer much help in this regard. Therefore, I need your assistance. I sincerely hope that professionals and experts in the industry can give me some advice. Thank you!

I live in California. So far, I've been admitted to the accounting major at the Leavey School of Business of Santa Clara University（SCU) and the Foster School of Business of the University of Washington (UW). I've also been admitted to the economics major at the UCSD, UCD,UCI,UCSB.

My goal is to join one of the Big Four accounting firms after graduating from undergraduate studies. It would be best to join a Big Four accounting firms in California, and joining one in Seattle would be the second choice.

The first question: Is the Leavey School of Business at SCU beneficial for me to join a Big Four firm in California? If it's not very advantageous, is it more reliable for me to choose the accounting major at UW Foster and strive to join a Big Four firm in the Seattle area? What are the chances for a UW graduate to join a Big Four firm in California?

The second question: Are the opportunities for an economics major and an accounting major to join a Big Four firm similar, or is there a big difference? In order to achieve my goal, do I need to completely give up the opportunities offered by the UC econ?

I'm truly grateful for your guidance to those of us who are just starting out in this field!

 

[QBnewbie]

Where you go to school is far less important than what you study. If you intend to work as an accountant after graduation, go for an accounting major. If you want options, get your degree in accounting with an economics minor.

That said, your major is only one thing that hiring companies look at. Good grades are essential, but they also want to see achievements in leadership, and skills in business technology beyond spreadsheets. Are you a good communicator? Do you have critical thinking skills?

I also can't stress enough the importance of participating in a summer internship program in your chosen career field. This gets your foot in the door and gives you a chance to show off your skills to a potential employer and may help you decide if you want to specialize in a certain field of accounting.

Finally, maintain a good relationship with your professors. Professional contacts are the best way to score an interview, but they are also valuable references when you are job hunting.

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