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Old 12-11-2006, 11:09 AM
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I'm choosing a major right now and I'm considering the following: I enjoy math but I am unsure if I am suited for the profession of actuary, or if I have the commitment necessary to pass all the exams. I also would like to pursue a career in commerce. So I'm thinking that maybe my best course of action would be to purse a major in commerce and if my curiosity for actuarial math persists, I should study for the exams in my spare time? Or is the actuarial profession best pursued by taking math courses in college and writing exams in college?

For those of you working in the actuarial field, just how useful is the knowledge of finance and accounting and economics in your everday work?
they are all useful, i would recommend a minor in econ. and a semester of financial accounting. Also Corp. Finance
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