Advice for Retired Accountants Who Want to Work

Advice for Retired Accountants Who Want to WorkAdvice for Retired Accountants Who Want to WorkAs you near retirement age, you may find yourself at something of a crossroads. Youll be glad to say goodbye to 50-plus-hour weeks, but youre not ready for your accounting career to come to a screeching halt. What are retired accountants to do?You want something that makes use of your abilities, appeals to your interests and is flexible enough to match a more relaxed lifestyle. Meeting new people and learning new things would be nice, too. You may also need to keep earning to supplement your IRA or 401(k) savings, or youre facing financial challenges.Depending on your age and situation, make sure youve considered any tax and Social Security consequences. Then, whatever your reasons for wanting to keep working, take a look at all the choices for so-called retired accountants in a very welcoming job market. Here are eight to consider1. Temporary accounting workRetirees have long enjoyed season al work, as it tops up their income without tying them down with a year-round commitment. An obvious way for retired accountants to land a seasonal job is to sign up with a tax preparation company. A staffing agency specializing in accounting can also help you find seasonal work, such as helping organizations with year-end closing.But it doesnt have to be seasonal. Temporary and part-time accounting jobs are an increasingly attractive option in todays labor?market. Its a myth that temp work is just for entry-level positions. You can find work ranging from part-time bookkeeping help for a growing company to interim management duties for a CFO on leave, and from short-term work to temp-to-hire situations, where a part-time position becomes full time.WORK WITH US2. Consulting gigsConsulting positions offer a great way to ease into retirement. Many organizations, especially small and midsize businesses, are eager for the guidance of an experienced accountant. If you offer an attractive portfolio of services, such as tax advising and preparation, you can quickly build a book of clients you can work with on a project basis. You also get to give back to the local economy by helping freelancers and entrepreneurs build their budding businesses.3. In-person teachingYour professional knowledge is a priceless resource. If you have good communication skills and enjoy spending time with people, look for part-time teaching positions at a local four-year or community college. There are also plenty of independent, for-profit organizations that arrange training programs for businesses. And dont forget tutoring. To get matched up with students who need extra help with math, finance or economics, advertise your services on Craigslist or with a schools academic advising office.4. Teaching onlineAs a seasoned professional, youre familiar with webinars and online tutorials. What if you were on the other side of the screen? Platforms such as Skillshare and Lynda.com allow you to crea te video training courses, which are then available to their subscribers. Each time someone watches your lesson, you get a commission. One of the best parts about this job for a retired accountant is the passive income You do the work once but earn money each time the video is viewed.5. Monetization of a hobbyWhatever youre passionate about - whether be it cooking, travel, arts and crafts, music or model trains - its now easier than ever to build a business around it, thanks to the internet. Your financial savvy gives you an extra edge. Even if you dont make a huge income from selling your products or services, you still get to spend time on your favorite pursuits.6. Academic researchAccountants have the skills to be excellent researchers patience, attention to detail and a way with numbers. Theres a demand for researchers in many areas of academia, not just accounting and finance, to sift through files, gather data, organize information and archive records. To get started, dig th rough the names in your professional network to see who you know at nearby universities. They might be able to connect you with stimulating and rewarding projects.7. Grant writing and administrationHelp a company or nonprofit put together grant applications. Then, if the organizations proposal is funded, you could help them disperse funds, track expenses and create year-end reports. This part-time retirement job is a good way to use your abilities in project management, tax legislation, payroll, bookkeeping and interdepartmental collaboration. Keep in mind that the bigger the grant you receive, the more hours you may have to put into the role8. Unique rewards of volunteerismIf you have a comfortable nest egg and dont need to make money on the side, consider working pro bono. You can find volunteer accounting work in virtually any field that requires money to operate. Opportunities range from balancing the books at the local dog shelter to serving as treasurer for a neighborhood asso ciations fundraiser. With so many nonprofits not being able to afford an accountants salary, former finance professionals can stay busy during retirement by volunteering their services.For many retirees, working in retirement is becoming a new stage in their career progression thats seen as a choice rather than a burden. Because you no longer have the pressure of building a career, you can be choosy with retirement jobs. Explore your options and make the most of this exciting time in your life.

Panelists Discuss Energy Trends at ASME Member Assembly

Panelists Discuss Energy Trends at ASME Member Assembly Panelists Discuss Energy Trends at ASME Member Assembly Panelists Discuss Energy Trends at ASME Member AssemblyThe panel participants at the Annual Meetings Member Assembly were (left to right) Dr. Satya Gupta of Baker Hughes Pressure Pumping Dr. Fort Felker of the National Wind Technology Center Dr. Ranga Pitchumani of the DOEs SunShot Initiative Susan Skemp of Florida Atlantic Universitys Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center Marc Goldsmith, ASME president Madiha Kotb, ASME president-elect Thomas Loughlin, ASME executive director and Vickie Rockwell, ASME immediate past president. Energy took center stage at the ASME Member Assembly held June 23 in conjunction with the Societys 2013 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. A panel of distinguished energy experts, representing a broad range of energy sources and related technologies, discussed RD trends in emerging energy sectors.ASME Executive Director Thomas Loughlin mo derated the lively panel discussion, which featured topics ranging from solar and wind power to hydrokinetics, natural gas, hydraulic fracturing and other critical energy sources and alternatives. Panelists included Dr. Ranga Pitchumani, director for Concentrating Solar Power at the Department of Energys SunShot Initiative ASME Past President Susan Skemp, executive director of the Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center at Florida Atlantic University Dr. Satya Gupta, business development director for Production Enhancement Technology at Baker Hughes Pressure Pumping and Dr. Fort Felker, director of the National Wind Technology Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. A video, produced by ASME, featuring some of the latest developments in the emerging energy sector of concentrating solar power kicked off the one-hour event. (Left to right) Fort Felker, Satya Gupta, Susan Skemp, Ranga Pitchumani and Tom Loughlin talked about R&D trends in emerging energ y sectors at the Member Assembly. ASME President Marc Goldsmith greeted the audience and emphasized the value that ASME places on facilitating important discussions around the Societys strategic initiatives in energy. He also talked briefly about the ASME Energy Forum, a year-long multi-media series that explores the technical aspects of a broad range of energy sources and related technologies. With the launch of the ASME Energy Forum earlier this year, ASME continues to deepen its strategic commitment to energy-related issues as the Society continues to serve as an essential energy technology resource for business, government, academia, practicing engineers and the general public and as a leading energy policy advocate for balanced energy policies in the U.S. and other areas of the world, said Goldsmith. ASME Executive Tom Loughlin (right), who served as panel moderator, discusses U.S. Government energy initiatives with Ranga Pitchumani of the DOEs SunShot Initiative . Following a robust discussion spanning a number of topics related to the worlds energy present and future, audience members participated in a question-and-answer period before the Assembly closed with comments from ASME President-Elect Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb. We want you to stay informed about todays energy topics and join the conversation by visiting the ASME Energy Forum landing page at go.asme.org/energyforum and also register to be a participant on asme.org, Kotb said. Mel Torre, ASME Public Information

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