How I Would Become an Accountant in 2025 (if I had to start over again)

How I Would Become an Accountant in 2025 (Step-by-Step)

In this video, I walk you through exactly how I’d become an accountant if I were starting from scratch in 2025. Whether you want a quick-start bookkeeping job or you're aiming for public accounting and six figures, I break down two career paths — the fast route vs. the long game — and the exact steps to take to succeed.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Entry-level roles that don’t require a degree
✔️ The best certifications to pursue (even without a bachelor’s)
✔️ Skills every accountant must have in 2025 (Excel, ERP, tech)
✔️ What recruiters actually look for
✔️ My personal tips for networking, interviews, and landing your first job
✔️ How I went from entry-level to $300K/year by year 11

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👉 Which accounting path are you on — Big 4/public or AR/AP/payroll? Drop it in the comments.
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