Which is easier, accountant or electrician?

An accountant must complete a four year college degree, possibly a masters degree, and CPA certification. It’s a long and expensive haul, with little opportunity for income until after completion. Earning potential is high, but not guaranteed. read more

That will depend a lot on how well you manage your business, the best electrician companies make more than the worst accountancy firms. But I imagine as a sole trader you could make more as an electrician. Conclusion: You can make a good living as either. Both require a commitment to study. read more

One thing to consider is how active you want to be. As an accountant you will spend 80-90% of your time sitting behind a desk. As an electrician you would be much more physically involved, outdoors some of the time, carrying equipment, moving around from job to job, etc. read more