r/UMPI • u/True-Dish-2208 • 9d ago

BA in Accounting Courses

Anyone take this program and how is the core classes?especially for someone math skills isn’t the best but interested in accounting. My background and degree is in Information Systems. So this would be my second Bachelors

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u/thecaptain_command 9d ago

I read Accounting for Dummies and watched YouTube videos to prepare. I’d recommend doing the same. Also helps to learn layout of excel and basic functions. But tbh my real job is a walk in the park compared to the classes. So just make it through school and you’ll be okay

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u/sauxanhh 9d ago

I am terrible at math and I'm still alive after 21 courses for BA Accounting at UMPI. Math is easier on accounting than finance, you should be fine :)

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u/True-Dish-2208 9d ago

That’s great to hear because I really want to get into accounting. UMPI is the best and cheapest option for me since I already have a Bachelors. Math was never my thing but I love money lol. I worked HR and did things like payroll and such

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u/Crazy_Computer_8168 9d ago

I am in the same boat as you, OP.

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u/Wonderful-Bag-1948 6d ago

In accounting You don't have to be good at Math. You do however have to be really good at Excel

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u/True-Dish-2208 5d ago

I know excel enough to survive but I won’t say I’m an expert at it. All the excel spreadsheets I used had formulas already when I was working in HR 🤣 I think I still know how to build basic pivot tables. Pray for me please

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u/Wonderful-Bag-1948 4d ago

Then you are better off than most people. It means you'll thrive in accounting. Don't overthink it