More pretigious: working in a CPA firm or law firm

[Rowan123]

Originally Posted by mrxalleycat

Which is a better career ? Accoutants or lawyers?

Depends on what your strengths are. Some of the skills needed are the same but not all.

[stanley-88888888]

i think in popular culture lawyers are seen as almost as respected as doctors (especially in movies/tv); accountants dont seem that very special.

[PriscillaVanilla]

Anyone choosing a profession only based on what they perceive as prestige, is making a bad decision.

[Old Sol]

Originally Posted by jonesg

Can you deposit prestige in the bank?

^ This.

If you make $80,000 per year as a welder or working for Pricewaterhouse Coopers, you still get the same cash in your bank account. Isn't making money the whole point of working?

[pvande55]

I knew someone who got arrested for drunk driving after going through a divorce. And who did he think were more sleazy? Accountants!