should my mother become an accountant ?
my mother is 53 and she is concidering changing career she is a business manager and has been for over 30 years expiriance she now wants to start studying for a career in accounting . the course will take 3 years and is expensive and she will have to study around her current job is it worth it at her age will she be able to build a career ? age is a concern of hers not mine
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If its her ideal dream job then yes, she should follow her gut instinct and go for it. If she's only doing it for the money she'll get as an accountant, then no, its not worth it
Answer 2 :
I think she can make her own decisions at her age and if she does well it will pay off dont you think?
Answer 3 :
As that other postee mentioned, if she really enjoys math and percentages as well as analytical thinking, then yes, it sounds like a good career move. She can always take a couple accounting courses and see if that is a good fit. I believe that the person is supposed to obtain at least a bachelor's degree. For more career info: www.bls.gov/oco and search 'accountant'. For US colleges: www.utexas.edu/world/univ
Answer 4 :
if thats what she really wants to do then let her do it. she may have probs finding a job when she is qualified because of her age. then again she may be lucky. if its her dream she has to go for it. she still would have her old job to fall back on if shes keeping that going
Answer 5 :
Ageism is question you should ask yourself?. Your mum may have wanted to do this accountancy for years but because certain issues were in the way ! & being a good Mother is her number one priority only now she feels that her priority has matured & is looking after themselves,that now she can do something she would really like to do.It will be hard work,working & studying but with the full support of those who love her,her confidence will bloom.As for career,with the support she will have from her teachers fellow students & you guys,who knows.Maybe her current employers will take her on.
Answer 6 :
If she thinks she is able to build a career she should be applying to the major accountancy firms who would pay for her to get qualified and put her on a graduate (or similar) scheme. If she is having to pay for it herself then I think she already knows the answer to your question.
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