Career fit quiz

Is Accountant the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the accountant career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the accountant job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I enjoy working with numbers and finding answers in data
Statement 2 of 8I’m detail-oriented and careful
Statement 3 of 8I value a stable, respected profession
Statement 4 of 8I’m willing to complete a four-year degree
Statement 5 of 8I can handle busy seasons
Statement 6 of 8I like advising people on decisions
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4+ years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $83,680 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records, make sure they are accurate and comply with laws and standards, prepare taxes and financial statements, and advise organizations on financial decisions.

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements
  • Record journal entries and reconcile accounts
  • Prepare tax returns and tax planning
  • Audit financial records and test internal controls
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses

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