What are some part time opportunities for CPAs? I enjoy the field as a whole but am already burnt out after just 1 year and want to use my CPA in a more sustainable way. I’d be interested in either working less than 40 hrs a week or working only part of the year, so I have time to pursue other interests/have a “fun” job. (Only one YOE in a niche type of audit so I’m open to almost anything)

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I know a local cpa that has built out their tax practice over the last 20 years to the point they only work 3-4 out of the year. They hire an assistant or two during busy season and just crush returns all day. Then they take the rest of the year off and travel ounce or twice a year. Could they make way more money if they worked all year round? Of course they could, but they prefer to have the time off and enjoy their lives.

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I personally love educating friends and people of lower income about taxes and what the wealthier or more educated people know to minimize their tax liability. I find it fulfilling.

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What about getting into tax?

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My utilization for the year is at 120% and this is after being on PTO for the last two weeks. You can have the same issue in tax. It’s all about setting boundaries.

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Already mentioned above but tax fits the bill. Very normal to get contractor positions that earn hourly and are hired on between Jan - April, then Aug-Oct.

The main drawback is that November - Dec are *such* easy months for tax that it feels like you’re leaving money on the table when you don’t get paid salary those months. But can still be worth it if you want that total freedom 3-6 months out of the year.

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