Is Accounting For You?

Take this quiz and find out!

Is a career as a CPA suited to your work values?

When considering a career, it is important to consider your personal work values — what is most important to you in a job, and most suitable for your individual personality and interests. Taking such values into account as you consider possible careers will go a long way in determining how much you enjoy going to work — and whether you find that work to be personally satisfying. 

 
Yes
No

I enjoy working with and meeting new people.

I am comfortable working with numbers.

I want to earn a college degree that provides the opportunity to pursue various career paths.

I want a career that is financially rewarding and offers opportunity for advancement.

I want to continually enhance my knowledge base and business skills, for better job security and job stability in times of economic hardship.

I want a career that is personally rewarding and allows me to see the results of my work.

I want to work in a professional environment.

I enjoy advising and assisting others in accomplishing their personal and business goals.

I want to work with the latest technology in new and dynamic areas of business.

I believe that understanding the "big picture" of a situation, as well as paying attention to detail, is important in the work that I do.

I enjoy using my analytical skills to solve problems and provide solutions.

I want a career that requires excellent communication skills — written and verbal — and opportunities to use them.

If you answered "Yes" to seven or more of these questions, accounting may be a great choice for you, and you should consider arranging an informational interview with a CPA in your area. If not, accounting may not be right for you. However, it might make sense to explore other accounting career information before making a final decision.