I miss physics, accouting is so dull

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The discussion revolves around the contrasting experiences of participants with accounting and physics, focusing on the perceived dullness of accounting compared to the engaging nature of physics. Participants share their feelings about these subjects, their educational paths, and the challenges they face in their studies.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with accounting, finding it dull compared to the problem-solving nature of physics.
  • Another participant suggests that the experience of accounting may depend on the teacher, implying variability in how the subject is perceived.
  • A participant currently taking accounting describes it as "brutal" but is close to completing their diploma.
  • Some participants argue that accounting, like physics, is not for everyone, indicating a subjective experience of both fields.
  • Multiple participants advocate for switching to physics, questioning the appeal of pursuing an accounting degree.
  • A participant who is a Finance major notes that their experience is somewhat different due to additional investment classes and previous bookkeeping experience, yet still finds accounting dull compared to physics.
  • This participant also shares a personal anecdote about how their understanding of physics influences their perception of everyday technology, contrasting it with their feelings about financial statements.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a lack of enthusiasm for accounting, with multiple competing views on its value and appeal. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the merits of accounting versus physics.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences with accounting and physics are subjective and may depend on individual interests, teaching quality, and prior exposure to the subjects. No consensus is reached on the overall value of either field.

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Sometimes I could just throw this book against the wall. I have never taken a subject that was so dull as accounting, save for anthropolgy. I enjoyed physics so much because it involved the challenge of solving problems and really made you think about what exactly was happening, visualizing the action and mentally seeing the graph in your head. Accounting, well is just that, accounting. I will say that I've found cost accounting to be much interesting than financial accounting just because I see the value in its day to day use, but it's still mostly memorization and mechanical math. Also, why can't any of my accounting or finance books use decent math notation? No subscripts, using what should be an exponent as a notation, and using letter after letter for variables. Then again I was the only business major in my uni physics class. Anyone else taking something dull this summer?
 
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Maybe it's just your teacher. According to everyone else I've known who's taken accounting, it's a mind-expanding rollercoaster ride.
 
I'm taking accounting. It's brutal. Two more courses for me and I have my accounting diploma!
 
accounting is not for everyone, so is physics.
 
Switch to physics, dear god switch to physics! I just cannot understand why anyone would voluntarily pursue an accounting degree. (No offense to those who do.)
 
JohnDuck said:
Switch to physics, dear god switch to physics! I just cannot understand why anyone would voluntarily pursue an accounting degree. (No offense to those who do.)

probably as a backup plan
 
JohnDuck said:
Switch to physics, dear god switch to physics! I just cannot understand why anyone would voluntarily pursue an accounting degree. (No offense to those who do.)

Actually I'm a Finance major, but the only difference is about 4 more accounting classes account majors take vesus about 4 investment classes I will have to take. Its not so bad if you've worked in a business environment (I've done quite a bit of bookkeeping) before, its just dull. Physics just opens the mind up and makes you start seeing things differently. Since I took physics I don't put the bluetooth in my ear for long lengths of time because I know the E field is much weaker in my ash tray in my truck (makes a good Faraday cage as well, lol) and I'm scared 10 years from now everyone will have brain cancer from wearing them all day. Its just fun to have a better understanding how things work. I can't say I get the same joy out of reading financial statements. I know it will get more interesting as I near completion.
 

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