I would like to become an accountant - I am 49 yrs old - am I too old? What do I do?
I am 49 yrs old and would like to become an accountant - How can I go about this?
Higher Education (University +) - 7 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I think it takes 4 to 5 years of college to be a CPA. If you can dedicate all the time it takes to go straight through to full time school, I think it may be worth it. You will finish by age 54. Then you can work for at least 15 years. Remember though you will have alot of school loans so financially this may be a poor decision.
Answer 2 :
i believe you can just got a small 2 year community college for that. and is it to late? its never to late to better yourself or chase your dreams and goals
Answer 3 :
You did not say what your educational level is, but even if you have just a high school graduate, at the age of 49, you still have time to go to college, get your degree in accounting, and get certified as a CPA. Being an accounting is not particularly hard work physically, so you can work at this profession for at least a decade, or so.
Answer 4 :
You're not to old to improve your life. If you don't have an accounting degree already you will have to go back to an accredited college and take classes. Good luck.
Answer 5 :
Age is not a major criteria. If you have basic education and interest in maths and accounts, you can become an accountant. Infact, your age can add advantage for accountant job. You may be a right person for some employers.
Answer 6 :
If you've always wanted to do accountancy then go ahead and do it.... its never to late to learn something new... U'd be proud one day looking back and seeing how much you achieved in ur life time...
Answer 7 :
never too old. get back into school and do it. The day you resign to being to old is the day that you begin the downhill slide to death.
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