It’s been a long, hard winter but now Easter is only a matter of weeks away – so maybe it’s time you started planning a well-earned break.
Millport is magical and Anstruther has its appeal but, if you’re going to stretch the budget to somewhere further afield, maybe it should be relevant . . . somewhere that understands money.
You might even be able to offset the cost as a research trip.
And while you’re on your sun lounger you can still check out the accountancy vacancies on s1jobs and start planning your next career move. What’s not to like?
Here are a few suggestions for the best busman’s holiday.
Switzerland
The pistes of Davos, venue for the annual World Economic Forum, are perfect at Easter. Once you’ve had enough of the cable car views, ski runs and après-ski, you can pop over to Basel and check out the banks. Don’t expect them to tell you much – they are very good at keeping secrets – but while you’re in town you can always pick up some chocolate money.
Cayman Islands
This archipelago of three islands in the Caribbean was once the haunt of pirates, lying in wait for galleons filled with gold. Today the crystal clear waters that saw those skirmishes are a paradise for scuba divers. The islands themselves are an international tax haven. So how does that work? Well it’s complicated – so you may have to hang around the beach for a while in order to check out all the accountancy details.
Las Vegas
From the slot machines in the hotels to the gaming floors and private rooms for high rollers, it’s clear this is a town that exists to worship the dollar. Here you’re just one roll of the dice away from winning a fortune or losing your shirt. The odds are stacked in favour of the house but beat them and you could be rolling in dollar bills. And we don’t need to remind you there’s no tax on winnings.
New York
Take a bite out of the Big Apple and stroll down Wall Street to the Museum of American Finance where you can find out more about the world’s money markets and the development of currency. It is educational, informative and just a stone’s throw from some of the best restaurants, hotels, museums, theatres and shops in the world. Spending is part of the learning journey in accountancy after all.
Now let s1jobs take you on a whirlwind tour of the world’s best Accountancy roles.