I first learned about EA when I read some of Peter Singer’s book “The Life You Can Save” a few years ago. I had a renewed interest in EA from last year when I became more interested in animal ethics and animal rights. I am interested in maximizing impact for human health, income inequality, social justice, and animal rights/welfare/health.
I am almost finished my accounting degree (finished 4 years, will graduate in the upcoming year for 5y total schooling), after which I will study/work for 3 years to become chartered as an accountant in Canada. Being chartered will also allow me to practice accounting in other countries. The issue I have now is that I am trying to maximize my earning potential to be able to give more in my lifetime. Being a university-educated professional is definitely useful, but I want to know if there is more that I can do.
I am considering going into law school (my GPA would put me in a mid-tier school, good enough to practice law), or focusing on my CPA, or doing both simultaneously? Is it better to get to work immediately into accounting or should I do more schooling? Should I pivot to a different career within business and financial services?
I would appreciate any resources on career choice, comparison for salary numbers, or cost of living comparison.
Hello,
I first learned about EA when I read some of Peter Singer’s book “The Life You Can Save” a few years ago. I had a renewed interest in EA from last year when I became more interested in animal ethics and animal rights. I am interested in maximizing impact for human health, income inequality, social justice, and animal rights/welfare/health.
I am almost finished my accounting degree (finished 4 years, will graduate in the upcoming year for 5y total schooling), after which I will study/work for 3 years to become chartered as an accountant in Canada. Being chartered will also allow me to practice accounting in other countries. The issue I have now is that I am trying to maximize my earning potential to be able to give more in my lifetime. Being a university-educated professional is definitely useful, but I want to know if there is more that I can do.
I am considering going into law school (my GPA would put me in a mid-tier school, good enough to practice law), or focusing on my CPA, or doing both simultaneously? Is it better to get to work immediately into accounting or should I do more schooling? Should I pivot to a different career within business and financial services?
I would appreciate any resources on career choice, comparison for salary numbers, or cost of living comparison.
Great to have you here Ahmed!
I’d recommend Probably Good’s career advising, if you’ve got the time.