It's time for a career change, but I'd like some help confirming if this diploma program in accounting would help me land jobs, despite not having a university degree. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2012 - 8 answers

Hello everyone! Once again I am turning to AskMeFi for advice. The gist of it is: I'm a recent UK-based graduate in a non-finance discipline, and decided to make the move into finance and accounting. So far I have completed the three foundation modules of ACCA International, and am about to start studying for the upcoming F4 exam... and I've started to look for relevant jobs. Of course, the problem is experience (lack of). I've never had a direct finance job, and most positions (including entry-level ones [don't get me wrong; I know it's a long road and I'm barely at the start!]) seem to demand at least 2 years' experience. So, what to do? [more inside]
posted by jhighmore on Apr 11, 2012 - 5 answers

I really dislike my current job. I have a job offer from a company that would love to have me and is willing to accommodate all timing logistics. However, I still feel guilty about quitting my current job, for a myriad of reasons. Give me permission to quit. [more inside]
posted by Be cool, sodapop on Feb 14, 2012 - 40 answers

How can I go into a more appropriate field based on my passion like designing accounting software? [more inside]
posted by iz0rz on Nov 7, 2011 - 8 answers

Looking for a few good accountants' opinions on careers. [more inside]
posted by Query on Apr 7, 2011 - 5 answers

Yet-Another-Major-Filter: Economics vs. Finance vs. Accounting [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce on Nov 20, 2010 - 16 answers

How can I move into a career in accounting? Please help reality-check my plan. [more inside]
posted by kprincehouse on Feb 19, 2010 - 5 answers

Is it worth pursuing accounting designation at 39? I am about to immigrate into Canada and am considering CGA (Certified General Accountant) certification as a way to jumpstart my career there. However, I have doubts whether my age (39) is going to be an issue. [more inside]
posted by cst on Jul 1, 2008 - 4 answers

You know all the boring, tedious stuff that you have to do to keep your business running? The stuff that you think is a waste of your creative genius time that you'd like to just pay somebody else to do? The bookkeeping, invoicing, budgeting ... everything having to do with spreadsheets, numbers, QuickBooks and filing cabinets? Well, what careers might that describe? [more inside]
posted by iguanapolitico on Dec 27, 2007 - 13 answers