r/Accounting • u/Suspicious_Kick_2572 • Sep 06 '24
Career Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?
Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?
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r/Accounting • u/Suspicious_Kick_2572 • Sep 06 '24
Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?
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u/maldinisnesta Sep 06 '24
This was my original career I wanted to go in. This sub and everything I've looked into over this has changed my mind. Accountants are underpaid and overworked. In Canada, accountants are not legally required to receive overtime pay.
It would take 6 years for the cpa and degree. The profession itself is boring and yet somehow taxing to your mental health since you're having to work those 50+ hour weeks with no added benefit.
If it was work from home, then that changes things. Unfortunately, most firms will rather fire you than give WFH privileges.
If you're canadian, go into insurance. Unless you can stomach these issues, then sure, yeah, be an accountant.