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Hi everyone,

I’m an incoming accounting major and I had a quick question about calculators for college classes.

Do I need a TI-83 / TI-84 (or any similar graphing calculator) regularly for accounting courses? Or is it mostly basic math / financial calculator work?

I currently have a MacBook and I don’t own a TI calculator yet. I’m trying to figure out if I actually need to buy one or if I can just use free alternatives (like online calculators or apps) for most classes.

Also, for those already in accounting:

• Which classes actually require a calculator the most?
• Is a financial calculator more useful than a graphing calculator?
• Would I be fine starting without one and buying later if needed?

Thanks in advance!

I already have a mac, do I need a Windows laptop? If I so, what would you recommend ?