Accounting v. HR

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True. To become a CPA is quite an ordeal. But you don't need to be a CPA to work in an accounting department. In accounting you have access to the entire company similar to HR. All departments need money. Many companies are adding a Strategic Planning arm to their accounting group. A business degree in accounting is just the skill set required for the position. I've worked for a few companies and have seen many people from the finance department branch out into key positions. On the contrary I've never seen an HR person leave the department and every new hire had been in an HR department at another company. This is purely my personal experience. JoAnne's advice is best. What are you more interested in? The degree is only a part of the puzzle.