2012 will be a year of big changes on a professional level. Let me explain that a little more in detail. The break-up in 2011 was way more than just the end of a long term relationship. For me it was a time to completely reevaluate my life on a personal and professional level. It was a time to figure out how and in which way do I want to tackle future relationships. For me that was way easier to figure out than the changes on a professional level. I had to ask myself if I really wanted to do what I had been doing the past 20 years. The answer to that question was: No. So I spent several month to figure out what direction I wanted to go. The thing I would love to do, just doesn't pay the bills. So I had to find a more workable solution.
It occurred to me that it is not to line of work that I had been doing during the past 20 years that was bothering me, but the actual job position I was able to get. Furthermore I realized that the right way to go would be to change the job parameters and that can only work by adding to an existing job qualification. Yes, guys you heard right. I'm 40 years old in and in January I will be going back to school! At least for 6 weeks I'll be attending the Financial Academy in Vienna!
In January I will start to go after my Certification as Public Accountant after UGB and IFRC and the certification as EMA (European Accounts Manager). It's a currently well sought diploma and not that easy to get and certainly not what I would call cheap. All in all it will cost me about 2.800 bucks.
First up will be an intensive 6-week course in Advanced Accounting. After that I might take 2 additional classes to refresh my knowledge of Electronic Accounting and Accounting on SAP. That by itself will open up an entirely new 'job pool'.
After that I will be taking evening and weekend courses pretty much for the rest of 2012 and 2013 including the following topics:
- Economical Mathematics
- Human Resource Management & Salary Calculation
- Tax Law
- Value Added Tax Law
- Advanced Tax Law
- Income Tax Law
- Advanced Economical Tax Law
- Cost Calculation
- Commerce Law
- Advance Accounting Rules and Regulations
- Advanced Salary Calculation
After I've passed each of these exams I have to pass the final exam in front of a commission. Once I've passed that final exam I can call myself Certified Public Accountant and European Accounts Manager!!
So there will be lots of going to school in the next 2 years!
That's a great plan.. You've always been great with numbers and accounting. Don't know if I could go back to school.. But at least your moving forward.. Unlike me :) Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteGoing back to school wasn't that easy of an decision, but it certainly will be an interesting experience! I'm sure you'll be finding your way very soon!
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