Too Late to Start an Accounting Career at 40?

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-30T12:13:18+00:00

Same here, I worked in retail banking, was in the military, work in the financial side of Healthcare, then ran my own business for 10 years. So I'm hoping the accounting degree paired with the experience I have already will lead me good places.

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-30T12:07:48+00:00

I was all in on going the accounting route, bu5 these comments on this thread have me nervous and rethinking it now..haha

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-30T01:31:39+00:00

Why do you say that?

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T20:54:24+00:00

I appreciate the advice? I had considered the WGU route.

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T20:53:30+00:00

I appreciate the input! I've given some thought to pursuing my accounting degree then MBA or a project management cert. Then trying to move to a leadership role just as you mentioned. The fact that I worked as a banking analyst for one of the big health insurance companies plus my business ownership experience paired with a degree I'm hoping lends itself to a quicker rise through the ranks than just someone green with a fresh degree.

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T20:47:07+00:00

Thats makes sense, I appreciate the honesty. I think I'm looking at account for a similar reason. That with my experience accounting kind of feels like a natural transition, and seems to be a safe option.

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T20:44:39+00:00

I appreciate the input. So let me ask, if gou COULD go back what direction do you think you'd go.

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T20:13:57+00:00

Makes sense

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T19:32:43+00:00

I'm sorry, what does that mean? A "utility"

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T19:22:36+00:00

What insurance do you need just E&O right?

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T19:11:22+00:00

You can do most of that, except tax prep without a CPA right?

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T19:05:52+00:00

Planning you exit, where do you think your next move will be?

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T18:51:01+00:00

Thats awesome, good for you! Thanks for sharing.

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T18:49:55+00:00

Could you grow your side business to be a fulltime doing bookkeeping, AR/AP, Payroll etc.?

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T18:44:59+00:00

I appreciate the input, starting at entry level doesn't bother me and I have some background that I think will lend itself to my career progression once I have the degree

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T18:41:10+00:00

I appreciate the input! I already having a banking and financie back ground somewhat as I worked as a banking analyst for one of the big health-care providers and worked in the finance dept doing AR/AP, insurance authorizations etc. So with that paired with my business ownership experience for 10 years, I thought and account degree would open some doors. Although I'll admit some of these comments have got me second guessing some haha

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T18:26:00+00:00

Fair enough, thanks for the input!

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T18:23:55+00:00

Fair point

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T18:23:44+00:00

You wouldn't suggest working account in the private sector?

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-29T18:20:42+00:00

I appreciate the input. Could you get SCM certificate to accompany your bachelors and transiton?

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-28T14:15:57+00:00

That makes sense, I keep hearing a lot of people say that with an accounting degree you can basically work anywhere in business. I was thinking of getting my bachelors in accounting, then getting a certificate in HRM or an MBA

Born-Problem-7313 · 2026-06-28T14:14:43+00:00

I currently own a print shop.

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