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In 2019, Academic Researchers Tried to Answer the Question ‘Is Accounting a Miserable Job?’

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A branch of accounting literature argues that such stereotypes are costly to the profession because they reduce the number, quality, and diversity of people selecting into accounting careers (Baldvinsdottir et al. However, other accounting literature suggests that accounting jobs are miserable. 2003, Chen et al.

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From Felon to Firm Owner: A Redemption Story

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Scott Scarano is not your typical accounting firm owner. But fueled by a desire to prove people wrong, Scott blocked out the noise and eventually finished his accounting degree. Soon, he was hustling for any accounting job that would take a chance on someone with his background. He almost quit many times.