I spent a lot of time with my cousins as I was growing up, and always looked up to and respected him. Also, my father has shown me the value of working hard and taking care of your family. Accountants are generally typecast as boring and unimaginative, however the best accountants typically are the ones who can think creatively within the boundaries of tax law and accounting standards. Describe a typical day of work for you. A typical day usually involves many changes in the day's plans.
Clients frequently call with important questions and problems.
Virtually all tax preparation is done via tax preparation software, and more and more people are filing electronically. We also rely heavily on spreadsheet packages and word processing software. There is a wide variety of tax software available, depending on the size and nature of your practice. Microsoft's Excel and Word are pretty much the industry standard for other work. It is very positive to network with other accountants.