Which one would you rather be? And if you are a business owner, whose skills would be most useful in helping you treat your business ailments?

X-ray technicians are highly valuable, highly skilled professionals.  But they are trained in identifying the problem, not correcting it.  Surgeons, on the other hand take the pictures produced by the X-ray team and make a decision about how to solve the problem identified. They define an action plan, communicate with the patient, and then take corrective action. 

As an accountant I would rather be more like the surgeon. I would rather help my clients take corrective action to build better businesses going forward.  I find no thrill  in producing the most wonderful picture of yesterday's results -- in perfect balance, mind you.  Yes, the picture is useful, but only as a starting point for future decisions.

And besides, surgeons always have really nice cars.

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