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Accountants where multiple hats Which ones do you wear? or perhaps you wear all of them ?? If you work in accounting, you have a world of opportunities at your finger tips… with no limits to what you can do with a degree and training. See…accounting is the language of business… and business is what makes the world go round ?? Here are some popular accountants: ?? The Forensic Accountant Like mysteries & detective work? Forensic accounting may be your calling. Forensic accountants spend time analyzing records to detect fraud… and can include interrogating key witnesses, and reporting to governmental authorities ?? The Real Estate Accountant Real Estate is another huge industry… and like all industries, there are complex accounting treatments requiring the right expertise. Real estate accountants are pros at booking fixed assets, Depreciation / Appreciation, and special tax laws involving the sale of assets ?? The Personal Finance Accountant Have you set your personal budget for 2024? If so, you may be a proud personal finance accountant. A personal finance accountant understands the typical expenses that you may face on a regular basis… and the right level of tracking needed to ensure you hit your financial goals. ?? The SaaS Accountant Software as a service has exploded in the last decade, and only became a thing in the 90s when the internet became widely accessible. SaaS accountants are experts at revenue recognition, customer billings, and non GAAP metrics such as ARR, MRR, Net Dollar retention ?? The Restaurant Accountant Enjoy being in the kitchen? Restaurant accounting may be for you… only instead of spending your time sauteing vegetables, you’ll be analyzing pages and pages of transactions… working with multiple departments to ensure each store is recording the right information on their financial statements ?? The Film Accountant Ever watch the ending credits of a movie? Next time you watch a movie, stick around till the end, and pause the screen when you see the word “Accountant”. Accountants are a key piece in any film, ensuring budgets are met, and payroll is being processed correctly. ?? The M&A Accountant Acquiring or Selling a business is an exciting thing… involving tons of complexities. And who better to handle these complexities than a strong accountant? M&A accountants are familiar with areas such as the cost of capital, valuations, and goodwill === There’s no limit to what you can do with an accounting degree… but as I always say, a degree may open door… the knowledge & experience will give you the true power. So…now that you know all of the accountants out there… Which accountant are you? Share your answer in the comments below ?? I’ll go first ??

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