Deciding to become self-employed, especially as an accountant, is like signing up for an epic adventure. It's a thrilling quest full of opportunities, challenges, and a fair share of adrenaline rushes. So, buckle up! We're about to embark on a journey to understand the life of a self-employed accountant in the USA.
Just to give you a sense of the landscape, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 1.65 million number wizards (a.k.a accountants and auditors) wandering around in 2022. Of this crowd, about 10% or roughly 160,000, decided to take the path less traveled and become their own bosses!