buzybee said:I also think that the big money is a myth, and that you have to work in a large company in a senior role to earn really good money. Even then, you have to work so many hours, that the pay only averages out at a reasonable amount per hour.
buzybee said:In fact trainee accountants would be as well off to work as accounts assistants while studying for exams as they would earn more money.
buzybee said:If you are motivated by money, I don't think accountancy is the profession, unless you are prepared to open up a practice.
buzybee said:The money is reasonable when you are qualified as compared to a shop assistant, but not brilliant.
CCOVICH said:Take a look at the composition of boards of major Irish and international plcs. You'll find a good sprinkling of accountants. These lads and ladies have done very well for themselves after qualifiying as accountants.
CGorman said:This is apparently very true, i've read on countless occasions that the highest precentage of CEO's in the US hasve accountancy backgrounds (as opposed to HR, Marketing, Production, Sales etc.)
buzybee said:I disagree with the comment about not being passionate about accountancy.
I work as an accountant in a small company, doing everything from debtors/creditors to year end accounts. I always loved figures at school. I love spotting a figure which looks unusual, then looking up transactions, finding out an explanation. I also like the debt collection most of the time. I like lodging X amount of money to the account, trying to get discounts from suppliers. I love it when the cash flow works right and there is a nice healthy bank balance.
WarrenBuffet said:Am really enjoying this thread i have to say - accountancy is something i am looking into at the moment as a possible career move. I qualified as an Engineer a few years ago but this academic year i began a part-time diploma in accountancy / business (dont want to get too specific for fear of recognition!).
mickeymouse said:
I have gained some experience in doing end-of year accounts as a director of the limited company and the experience I have to date will apparently count towards some of the required experience needed.
*Assuming my experience to date will count for 1 year experience of the 3.5years total, and that I will have completed (and passed!) 60% of the ACCA exams would I be going in very junior to the Big 4 or industry?
mickeymouse said:I have gained some experience in doing end-of year accounts as a director of the limited company and the experience I have to date will apparently count towards some of the required experience needed.
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