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Is it hard to maintain a life as an accountant Is it very time consuming? Is it hard to manage a family while being an accountant? ?

If it is time consuming to work and maintain a family, what other jobs would pay well, but allow you to spend more time with your family that would be like an accountant?

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Gus’s Answer

There are some busier times, particularly within public accounting (e.g. audit year-ends, tax filings, etc.) that require large time commitments. However, these firms can also offer greater flexibility throughout the other parts of the year that allow for more personal priorities (vacations, time-off, etc.). While it is known to be time-consuming during these busier times, many people are able to thrive in both their professional and personal careers within accounting.
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Hassan’s Answer

This really depends on where you work. If you pursue a job at one of the Big 4 firms that work-life balance will be challenging starting out. They'll likely want you to bill tons of hours while getting your CPA. https://big4interviews.com/big-4-work-life-balance/ has some more info on work-life balance.

If you get an accounting job at a regular company then it maybe much easier to balance except for peak times like quarterly and annual tax time.

https://www.cpajournal.com/2024/02/12/the-conflict-surrounding-work-life-balance-in-public-accounting-firms/ has some info on the subject and https://www.nysscpa.org/article-content/expert-says-accounting-profession-slowly-adopting-wall-street-s-work-life-balance-policies-103024

https://www.careervillage.org/questions/978153/do-accountants-have-a-good-work-life-balance has a number of prior answer to a similar question
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Sarah’s Answer

There are so many career paths in accounting, and the hours you work can vary based on where you choose to work, like public accounting, industry, or government. Sometimes, I find myself busier than friends in other fields, but I often enjoy more flexibility. Plus, you're not tied to one job forever. If you start in a Big Four public accounting firm and feel the hours are too much, you've still gained valuable experience that opens up new opportunities after a few years. I'm married with kids and make sure to balance work and life—it's important to be proactive and advocate for yourself!
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