The very first questions that arise in the head of a potential student are, “What do I want to study?” “How does this or that field line up with my characteristics and interests,” and “What is the ‘nature’ of the field?” The answer, however, is more complicated than expected, given that every field has its drawbacks and also its positive aspects. Therefore, every student should undertake rigorous personal research into the fields under consideration, including seemingly endless Internet search, research by word of mouth, lists of offers, and other sources.  With the intention of serving as one of the available sources, this article provides an insight into Accounting, which is one of the best-defined fields in the business sector, and aims to bring clarity to the student’s path from day one.