What careers are good options for an accountant wanting to make a change?

camerondvr: What careers are good options for an accountant wanting to make a change?
I’m sick of accounting-yawnsville. Have any accountants switched careers and what did you switch to?

Answers and Views:

Answer by amberche
I’m a lawyer now… much more fun.

Answer by b_vencill420
You should have little trouble with that. I assume that you, like most accountants, have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business. Such an education, combined with your accounting experience, should qualify you for any number of positions.

Also, if you are considering going back to school, you might want to consider law. Accounting and law are closely related, so it’s a fairly easy transition.

You may also want to consider starting your own business. You should certainly have the business end in hand. And you could save a good bit of money in incorporating and professional fees. Not to mention that you will probably have little trouble writing an airtight business and financial plan for the bank.

Answer by Foxey
Corporate treasurer

started as currency dealer, moved on to cash management, investment in short-term money market instruments,CD’s CPS etc FRA’s and derivatives such as options. did a degree with the ACT association of Corporate Treasurer, was exempt from accountancy and could concentrate on the fun stuff

Answer by ryrod4
cuban drug dealer the pay is pretty good

Answer by boston857
Depending on where you are in your career and industry experience, you would be a good candidate for finance related positions….in banking, corporate etc. An MBA can help with making this transition.

I started out in law and moved into risk assessment in commercial lending.

Answer by Crojack
Switched to IT ten years ago. Much more fun; and the business/quantitative/analytical background helped a lot!