If you can add, subtract, multiply, and divide, you can be an accountant. Okay, so you do need a little bit of basic algebra, and there are some percentages and fractions here and there, but overall, it's not too bad. There is not a whole lot of math in accounting, and what there is can be done on a calculator. A better skill to have might be good attention to detail. Sometimes there are a lot of simple things to be done, and hard math just isn t one of those things.
Accountants Only Do Taxes Purely a stereotype.
Some accountants may choose to do taxes, but if they want to torture themselves with endless forms, regulations, and the constant fear of the IRS catching a little error, hey, that s their choice. It takes all kinds. The possibilities for someone with an accounting degree or background are limitless. Accountants can audit, educate, govern, manage, consult, and create. There are more options for accountants than there are environmentalists in Oregon.