Recent results of an annual Harris Interactive Poll of 1,020 U.S. adults found that accountants rank 16th in a list of 23 occupations rated by their "prestige." Firefighters top the list, followed by doctors, nurses, scientists, teachers and military officers. Those occupations below accountants were banker, journalist, union leader, actor, business executive, stockbroker, and lastly, real estate agent/broker.
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If Harris Interactive had asked YOU to rank the Accountant occupation, which option would you have chosen?
Very great prestige Some prestige Considerable prestige Hardly any prestige at all Not Sure/No answer
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In the spirit of full disclosure, are you an accountant or do you serve in that capacity?
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