Am i too old to become an accountant at the age of 38?
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No if you are felling old remember this in my accounting class last semester there was an 83 old woman who after years of taking care of family decided to go back for her highschool equivalency and then start on an accounting degree
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You'd be about 49 when you finished you training!\n\nWant excitement, be an ER doc in a big trauma unit!\n\nYou can start now, or even up to 30 something, but I wouldn't go beyond that! It isn't the smartness that is the issue, it is the dexterity!
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There are two ways to become an accountant either though training or though an accounts degree.\n\nYour first step would be to do an accountant techcians course such as CAT.  Then you can either do a degree and be a qualified but not a chartered accountant or do the ACCA or CIMA.\n\ni have finished the irish version of the accounting technicans course and it took me 2 years to complete the exams and i am currently working my way towards the required 2 years work experience before i can become a member.  The techicans exams allow you to skip the first year of any accountancy degree and the professional exams.  Definately worth doing.  \n\nTry these websites for more information:\n\nhttp://www.acca.co.uk/\nwww.cimaglobal.com/\nwww.iati.ie\n\nHope you find what you are looking for.\n\nxx
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When asked this question, focus on where you want to be in that company in the future. You may start off as a staff accountant but want to see yourself as a senior accountant in 5 years. Tell them that is where you want to be. Let them know what you are going to do in order to get to that point (classes, certifications, etc.). Make sure that whatever you say, it is realistic and attainable.
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Don't set limits by your age. Do what you want to do when you are ready to do it and not a moment earlier.
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It's never too late.  Girl I work with is 30 something and she just started.  any degree is hard work but you can do it if you want it bad enough
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There are many people 30+ only beginning their undergraduate education.  It is not too late for you.
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No, I'm too old. Besides, I did my time in the Navy 20 years ago.
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No, 24 is not too old to start an acting career. You just need to have something about you that will stand out. Some people don't stand out until a little later anyway. Good luck to you!
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Hey, there.\nDepends on how the teem is.If u r under a C.A then he'll be there to guide u.Since u r a junior better seek the advice of the seniors and do your best.Yes it is very stressful during the year end because of the Audits and income-tax cut off dates to comply with.If you like to learn new things then  it's fun and yes it is not a 9-5 job.The job demands lots of hard work.As u do it u'll learn to enjoy and cope with the stress.Pre- requisite of an accountant is high level of Honesty!!!!(if u want to rise up from mediocracy!!!)
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Congrats on finishing school.  As a former accounting student and the son and brother of CPA's I can only say this.  While accounting and finance careers offer great opportunities for solid financial rewards, understand that success at any profession requires long hours (especially at tax time), diligence, and plenty of continuing education.  Remember also that when you are just starting out you will probably be doing just one thing (financial statements, credit reviews, or some similarly dull function) for a while until you gain experience.  The bottom line is, consider what you would really like to do instead of what you can make the most money at.  If you do something you love you will be much more successful.
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You are never too old.\n\nI am 51 and in studies for Tensor Calculus and Quantum Physics
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Congratulations on your big accomplishment!  I got my AA degree last year, and I have transferred to a 4 year university.  It is a stepping stone on your way to higher education.\n\nI looked in the help ads for my local paper, and yes...there were jobs that asked for at least a two year degree in accounting, and payroll type work.  Of course it is not what a CPA would do, but it is some type of payroll, or excel type of imput.\n\nSo there is an advantage because it shows employers that you have taken the next step and are willing to.\n\nGood luck.\n\nDave
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As you are still a minor doing business would not be appropriate.\n\nI would advice you to sharpen your skills for the time being and enter into the real thing after you pass 12th standard. By that time you would be mature enough to take your own decisions.
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Offcourse you are not too old. Firstly 18 or 19 is not too far off from 21. I am 22 and I have friends who are 20 so it's cool...u'd find some really mature 18, 19 yr olds out there. And secondly its never too late to strat a new degree...I had a supervisor who finished her PhD, worked for 2 years and then Sat a Medicine test and got in and now she is studying medicine at the age of 29 with a bunch of 23, 24 year olds...so it's cool don't worry! and good luck.
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Not at all! You have years of working ahead of you and you should spend them doing something you enjoy. Lots of people have changed careers in their 40s and 50s.
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I have been around many of our client's DBA in the past couple of years. Here is what you need to know:\nAll had college degrees from 4 year universities.\nAll were very intelligent people.\nMost had been with the company for more than a year.\nThe youngest was 23 and had worked an internship prior to taking over as DBA.\nThe oldest was 58 and had been with the company for 9 years after being a CPA before that.\nThe average age I would guess between 30-35.\n\nAge doesn't matter to most places. They want knowledge and most want some experience or someone who is willing to train a while before starting the position. Most want someone who will be able to stay with a company for 5+ years.\n\nGood luck!