Accounting used to be a career. It was long hours, but the promise of a six-figure salary, healthy benefits, and ownership in a firm. It was boring, but historically, it was a reliable ladder to the upper-middle class for those who sought its refuge. The Ghost of Accounting Past is still coasting on this reputation, but arguably, undeservingly. For years, the accounting field has seen diminished interest among young people due to education and exam demands, as well as long workweeks. The promise of a s ...