Disagree wholeheartedly as an audit practitioner.
Depending on which sector you're working in and which industry group you're covering, the role can be quite varied and draw on lots of other disciplines. It also requires a different skillset to learn/challenge rather than just execute.
Finance is most common as it has some natural synergies but on the other hand, it's become a bit too common. I'd challenge status quo and wonder if one of the other disciplines like sociology may potentially be more relevant to forensic accounting and be a point of differentiation.
I started flying premium economy on SIA when I took my wife to Paris and it is nice being able to pick your meal, and get that slightly better service when you want extras (I love cup noodles). That being said whether it's worth the double/triple price is another matter.
I didn't even realise cybersecurity had a degree... makes sense I guess, but I thought it would've been a major.
That being said, given the relative infancy of this, I don't think the degree makes as much of a difference as it would in other fields.
As a cadet myself, I have greatly appreciated the career opportunities it has afforded me. Whilst my experience may not be typical of every cadet, I've had a great run with great experiences working with clients from various sectors, a few international secondments, a couple of client...
HSC 2014? Where are you up to in your university progression as I'm not sure if cadetship is the right choice, or if you should be aiming for internships/graduate roles.
Depends what kind of career/role you want in the future Op.
Sounds like you're very heavily leaning towards finance though and whilst accounting is the natural combo, it also comes down to what kind of role in finance you'd want to move towards... and in some particular roles which are industry...
Glad to hear you're doing well immabee :)
I have to admit life has gotten hectic for me and hence am not around here much, but hopefully there are a new generation of accountants coming through!