Being an accountant? I am not a math genius. But I got an A on algebra, B on calculus.?

Question

I am highly detail oriented, and do well on repetitive work. I do my living expenses on notes , never miss even a penny. I am now 46 changing my career from hospital work. Physically could not continue. I was going to go to graphic design, but many people say, it would be hard to get a job and be as creative as young people. Might be hard to get a job in graphic design. However, isn't accounting have a position in all firms, hospital, college, etc? The most important thing that I am considering is getting a stable job, and my ability to do the work. Instead of cheer me up, give an honest and practical advice please. Thank you.

Answer 1

for being an accountant requires schooling for book keeping an understudy of accounting you should know how to use excell, quick books, or any other accounting software out there... everyone has a different take on it on the field of accounting but it sounds like you can do it... Just make sure when going for the applications process that you understand that you either need to have the degree or not...

Good luck

Answer 2

If you are good with detail and numbers, then accounting may be a field you should consider. There are community colleges which give courses in accounting or regular colleges who offer night courses in the subject. There is plenty of competition but an excellent work ethic should stand you in good stead. Give it your best shot.

Answer 3

algebra is all the math you'll need for accounting and with your deatil orientation, you're a natural for accounting work.

as in many fields, the higher positions are for successful salespeople who also are technicians AND there is no reason why you shouldn't become a supervisor fairly quickly.

some added learning may be required -- and many employers [esp. in health care] will pay for your further education while you're working as an accounting clerk or billing rep.


GL

Answer 4

You will most likely need to get a degree to get into accounting unless you start out as a data entry clerk or something like that.