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Is there any regrets you have about choosing this career?
I am currently in college to get my degree in accounting.
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That’s a great question. I would honestly say no — I don’t regret choosing this career. What I’ve come to appreciate over time is that accounting is much broader than most people expect.
When I was younger, my reasoning was pretty simple: “I’m good at numbers and math, so accounting makes sense.” What I didn’t realize then was how much the career would stretch beyond numbers. It has exposed me to different industries, business models, leadership styles, and strategic decisions. I’ve worked with people across various roles and learned how organizations truly function.
Because the profession is so broad, it has allowed me to build highly transferable skills — analytical thinking, communication, project management, and understanding risk and strategy. Those skills can move across industries and even into consulting or other business roles.
That said, I also recognize that certain paths within accounting can be more specialized and may not feel as easily transferable. I started in audit, which gave me exposure to many industries and functions early on. Other paths may offer deeper specialization, which can still be valuable — it just shapes your trajectory differently.
If anything, what surprised me most is how much the work involves communication, critical thinking, and understanding people — not just calculations.
No career is perfect, and there are busy seasons and challenges. But I don’t view accounting as one rigid choice — I see it as a strong foundation that has opened doors I didn’t even know existed when I started.
So no, I don’t regret it. It’s evolved with me — and that’s what makes it feel right.
When I was younger, my reasoning was pretty simple: “I’m good at numbers and math, so accounting makes sense.” What I didn’t realize then was how much the career would stretch beyond numbers. It has exposed me to different industries, business models, leadership styles, and strategic decisions. I’ve worked with people across various roles and learned how organizations truly function.
Because the profession is so broad, it has allowed me to build highly transferable skills — analytical thinking, communication, project management, and understanding risk and strategy. Those skills can move across industries and even into consulting or other business roles.
That said, I also recognize that certain paths within accounting can be more specialized and may not feel as easily transferable. I started in audit, which gave me exposure to many industries and functions early on. Other paths may offer deeper specialization, which can still be valuable — it just shapes your trajectory differently.
If anything, what surprised me most is how much the work involves communication, critical thinking, and understanding people — not just calculations.
No career is perfect, and there are busy seasons and challenges. But I don’t view accounting as one rigid choice — I see it as a strong foundation that has opened doors I didn’t even know existed when I started.
So no, I don’t regret it. It’s evolved with me — and that’s what makes it feel right.