QUIZ: FIND OUT IF YOU'RE READY TO BE AN ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you have at least 5 - 7 years of experience working as an accountant in the corporate world?
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- A.
  No, I’m actually still in school.
- B.
  Not yet—I recently started my accounting career!
- C.
  Not quite, but I’m about to hit my five-year anniversary.
- D.
  Yes, I just celebrated five years not long ago!
- E.
  Oh yeah. More than seven, actually.
2.
Can you quickly switch gears from one task/project to another?
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- A.
  Multitasking isn’t my thing; I prefer to work on one task at a time.
- B.
  I haven’t had much of an opportunity to find out.
- C.
  Sometimes—it depends on the tasks.
- D.
  Yeah, multitasking is usually no problem for me.
- E.
  Absolutely! I’m great at that.
3.
Thinking of your current job, how do you feel when Monday comes around??
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- A.
  I love Mondays! I’m always excited to go to work.
- B.
  Some Mondays are tough, but I’m happy to have a job to go to.
- C.
  I’m neutral. Monday’s just another day.
- D.
  Well, I definitely wouldn’t say I look forward to Monday…
- E.
  Just thinking about Monday fills me with dread.
4.
Would you say you’re a resourceful person? For example, are you great at knowing how to research answers when you encounter questions about your work?
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- A.
  I prefer to be trained if at all possible.
- B.
  My boss likes for things to be done a certain way, so I usually just ask someone for help.
- C.
  Sometimes, when I can.
- D.
  I often like to look for better and more efficient ways to solve my problems.
- E.
  Yes! I love a challenge, and research helps me grow.
5.
Would you be comfortable walking into a room, approaching a stranger, shaking their hand, and confidently explaining who you are, what you do, and who you help?
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- A.
  Oh gosh… That sounds terrifying!
- B.
  I’m a big introvert, so I’d really rather not.
- C.
  I could probably do it, but I wouldn’t be comfortable.
- D.
  I’d be nervous, but yeah, that seems doable!
- E.
  No problem! I do that sort of thing all the time.
6.
Do you have (or could you realistically plan to have) a comfortable nest egg to fall back on while you start and build your consulting business?
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- A.
  I have no nest egg and little margin for savings.
- B.
  I recently started saving, but it’s going to be a while before I have a proper nest egg.
- C.
  I have some savings, but not enough to live comfortably if my income stopped.
- D.
  I do have a nest egg—it’s not huge, but I’d be alright if I couldn’t make money for a few months.
- E.
  Yep, I’ve been saving for a long time. No financial worries here.
7.
Do people ever ask for your help with something you’re an expert on?
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- A.
  I’m usually the one asking for help if we’re being honest.
- B.
  Maybe once or twice?
- C.
  Sometimes, but not super often.
- D.
  Yeah, I answer questions for folks fairly often.
- E.
  Oh yeah. All the time.
8.
What would you say is the #1 thing holding you back from starting your Accounting Consulting Business?
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- A.
  Skills. I love the idea of starting a consulting business, but I’m fresh out of school and still honing my skills as an accountant.
- B.
  Experience. I want to start my own business, but I’ve only been at this for a couple of years.
- C.
  Money. I have the know-how but I’m worried about finances.
- D.
  I’m almost ready, but I worry that I don’t know enough about the “business” of running a business.
- E.
  Honestly… The biggest thing in my way is the fear of making the leap.
9.
Are you comfortable taking risks? For example, purchasing software, hiring a team member before you can afford it, or saying no to a potential client when you don’t feel 100% confident that you’re a good fit for the task/project?
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- A.
  I really prefer following a safe, predictable plan.
- B.
  Maybe small risks, but nothing crazy.
- C.
  Sometimes, but not usually.
- D.
  Most of the time, yes.
- E.
  Totally. You have to take risks if you want big results!
10.
What would you prefer to wear when you’re working?
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- A.
  No pants
- B.
  Sweat pants
- C.
  Yoga Pants
- D.
  My favorite jeans
- E.
  A nice outfit that boosts my confidence

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Stay Where You Are
2.
You Need SOME Time
3.
You're Almost Ready
4.
Congratulations, You're So Ready!