- 1. Eddie Izzard: British Comedian<\/a><\/li>
- 2. Mick Jagger: The Hip Shaking Frontman of the Rolling Stones<\/a><\/li>
- 3. John Grisham: Best-Selling American Writer<\/a><\/li>
- 4. Kenny G: The King of Sax<\/a><\/li>
- 5. Frank J Wilson: \u2018The Untouchable\u2019 Accountant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
If you take the time to read this, you will be surprised. There are quite a few celebrities who once wanted to be accountants just like us in the real <\/em>world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few interesting examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Eddie Izzard: British Comedian<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAcclaimed jester who had a grand reputation for telling jokes, once had the opportunity to follow in his father footsteps and become an accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He initially attempted to study accounting at Sheffield University, but fortunately for the world of comedy, \u2018they threw him out\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2006 \u2018Dr Izzard\u2019 returned to the University to receive an honorary degree. Though Eddie claimed he\u2019d have never make a good accountant, one look at his net worth of $18 million proves that he would have done just as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Mick Jagger: The Hip Shaking Frontman of the Rolling Stones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Mick Jagger is probably one of the most widely known accountants \u2013 and justifiably one of the most admired too. Apparently, Mick studied accounting and finance on a scholarship at the London School of Economics. Unable to tempt fellow guitarist Keith Richards into the world of accountancy, Mick quit without graduating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s done well \u2013 with a net worth of $360 million, he is definitely good at making money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. John Grisham: Best-Selling American Writer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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John Grisham, author of The Firm and The Client, is a one of the big names in the legal writing industry. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1977, receiving an undergraduate degree in accounting. He later enrolled in the University Of Mississippi School Of Law to become a tax lawyer. Reportedly, put off by \u201cthe complexity and lunacy\u201d of becoming a legal eagle, he pursed writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tapping into his tax and law knowledge is clearly something that played a huge role in amassing a fortune of $200 million, and why should it? Having some tax background certainly helps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Kenny G: The King of Sax<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAccountants don\u2019t usually get to play saxophones on the job, but that\u2019s a perk with being Kenny G. With global sales totaling 75 million records, Kenny G is the biggest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But did you know that before becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time, Kenny toiled for an accounting degree at the University of Washington?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reportedly worth $50 million, Kenny today credits his accounting degree with helping him manage his finances early on in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Frank J Wilson: \u2018The Untouchable\u2019 Accountant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nNot exactly a celebrity as per Hollywood standards, but former number cruncher Frank Wilson earns a spot on merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading the IRS\u2019s investigation into Al \u2018Scarface\u2019 Capone\u2019s prosaic crime of tax evasion, Wilson was pivotal in getting Capone sentenced for 11 years in prison, during which the mobster died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The big screen movie \u2018The Untouchables\u2019 captures an exciting and dangerous period when Frank Wilson tried to bring Capone down through his accounting skills. A hero accountant living the life of valour, action and excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did we miss anyone? Let us know on Twitter<\/a>. To learn more about our accounting outsourcing services<\/a>, call us on +44 208 146 0808 or email us at qxas@qxglobalgroup.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- 2. Mick Jagger: The Hip Shaking Frontman of the Rolling Stones<\/a><\/li>