Is Accounting a Boring Job? I've Heard This Occasionally, But Not sure How True It Is?

In general, do most people find accounting to be a boring job? If so, why? What makes it so boring?

If not, why not? What is exciting about it?

It really comes down to personal interests. I know plenty of accountants who absolutely love their jobs, but it is really up to you to decide. Do you love math and working with money? Do you want to work with numbers all day? In total, the decision is totally up to you. Do some more research to determine the actual roles and duties of accountants and weigh whether or not you think it is the right choice for you.

Hope this helps!

Completely subjective. I had a friend in high school whose parents were both accountants, and they both loved their jobs.

The math in accounting is not very complicated as some think. As others mention, it can be boring for some but not others as it depends on you. I think if you do well in accounting and can start out in a Big 4 firm for a few years, there are fewer jobs that can give you the start in your career as this path.