Accountants are in high demand. As long as people need help with taxes and as long as businesses exist, accountants will be needed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants and auditors are projected to grow 13% through 2020. Plus, as an accountant you're not constrained. While the highest salaries are generally found in larger metropolitan areas, businesses everywhere need accountants. If you're looking to move or start a new career in a hip new city, accountants aren't necessarily tied to a specific location. Accountants are needed across the country. Another final benefit might be that you have the opportunity to get paid well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for an accountant in 2012 was $63,550. In fact, “US News & World Report” states that the top 10% of accountants earn more than $100,000 a year. The disadvantages are also an issue to consider while looking into this career. They include work-life balance, which sums up the long work days during the months of March and April due to tax filing season. Some hours include 80 hours per week. The final drawback that really gets my attention is the challenge of getting certified to become a