Delving into the mindset of an accountant
Richard Brewin • July 18, 2024
Generalisation alert!
There are millions of accountants in this world. The number seems to lie around 2m-3m but it’s hard to pin down because some don’t admit it! Anyway, I readily admit that I have not delved into the mindset of them all and my views in this article are based just on the hundreds that I have come across. You may not recognise yourself in some of the words that follow….that is great!
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