Should accent be a barrier in getting a professional jobs like accounting and finance?

Question

should accent be a barier in getting a professional job like accounting and finance

Answer 1

An accent should not be an entry barrier into any occupation.  There are plenty of racists out there who may not hire you because of an accent, but there is no other reason besides racism.  In accounting and finance in particular, your work really speaks for itself.  

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Answer 2

Realistically, it can be.  Much depends upon how understandable you are with the accent and who you are interviewing with.

Answer 3

Yes because if the clients cannot comprehend what you are saying they will just take their business somewhere else.  You then become a liability to the company

Answer 4

No definetly not be yourself and dont let an accent hold you back. Hey some people my think its super cute!

Answer 5

If we accept accents in the medical profession I see no barrier in the accounting and finance field. Here one is dealing with dollars, maybe. There one is dealing with life. One axiom you should practice religiously " If and when your have doubts, Ask "