Snake Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I know there are a couple of accountants on these boards and was wondering: Do you enjoy your profession? I've been seriously considering going to school to obtain a degree in accounting and finance, and I need some feedback from business professionals. Any help will be appreciated, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I believe the catholic church still perfroms exorcisms. Go now before this spirit takes a grip. Only joking! Where would we be without accountants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReFur Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I have my undergraduate in accounting. It is a good basic degree to have. I view it is as learning how to keep score in life. I also think a law degree is an excellent graduate level degee to have. Even if you don't choose to practice. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 I have my undergraduate in accounting. It is a good basic degree to have. I view it is as learning how to keep score in life. I also think a law degree is an excellent graduate level degee to have. Even if you don't choose to practice. Linda Haha, Linda, you make it sound so easy! If only I had any interest in the "law", I might have considered obtaining such a degree. But, to me, the law is a joke, constantly amended by people who wish to use it for their own twisted and selfish purposes. I know I sound like a hippie saying that, but that is my life experience. But I thank you for your thoughts on accounting. Although I don't post much, I've always paid special attention to your posts and consider them to be the creme de la creme of internet message board musings. If only I could one day meet a woman as intelligent as you in real life, but alas, 'tis not my fate, it seems. LOL @ touchofsable's post. You're the best, man. So tell me, if accountants need to be exorcised, what do lawyers need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReFur Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Why, thank you! Let us know what you decide. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurLoverinFL Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Snake wrote... But, to me, the law is a joke, constantly amended by people who wish to use it for their own twisted and selfish purposes. That's exactly why one should become a lawyer! FLinFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Barguzin Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 HMmmmmmmmmmm "Accountant" is such a well worn term nowadays. It doesn't carry with it the prestige that it did fifty years ago... but what does. So... where to start.... Liking numbers helps, being extraverted doesn't *grin*, being fastidious is a plus, Thinking outside the square can be a drawback, being a team player is a plus, being a team player can be a drawback (yeah, I know... just a tad machiavellian *grin*). Then there is the classification... Tax Accountant? Cost Accountant? Company Accountant? Financial Accountant? Sole practice Accountant? Public Accountant? etc... Do you like people?? or do you prefer to hide in the background? Are you straight laced? Or do you have a semblance of humanity about you... and a modicum of humour *grin*. It can be rewarding, exhilarating, repetitious, boring and exacting all at the same time. A uni degree nowadays is a must, or else you are no more than a glorified bookkeeper. Oh and never furget: Debit: Newtown Rugby League Credit: Penrith Rugby League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Mr. B. , as you mentioned there are many classifications for accountants. Part of the reason for my interest in accounting was the fact that there are diverse options within the field. I'm still trying to nail down which route I'm going to take in regards to that, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Snake wrote... But, to me, the law is a joke, constantly amended by people who wish to use it for their own twisted and selfish purposes. That's exactly why one should become a lawyer! FLinFL I seem to recall something about bamboo bending in the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Barguzin Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Snake The Uni Degree should touch on all areas mentioned in the three years of the degree, plus Economics and possibly computers as well. I have only been in "private" practice.... therefore know nothing about the world of the company accountant (cost, financial, company, management, etc.) However.. tax accounting/accounting dealing with the public and small companies/businesses can be quite fun and enlightening.... and keep you on your toes as well. I used to wonder why they were called 'practices', but since you never stop learning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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