Abby Higginson, Bookkeeper
VH Works Inc.
When magazines started folding, Abby Higginson needed a new career—and found it in bookkeeping. Abby shares what bookkeeping really entails, how it differs from accounting, and why separating these roles is so important. She walks us through the common mistakes small business owners make, the busiest times of year for bookkeepers, and how she pivoted from magazine publishing into a career she loves. Bookkeeping seems simple, but as she explains, it’s a complex, detail-driven job that keeps small businesses running.
MBTI vibe: ISTJ/ISFJ — values structure, detail, consistency, & independent work
Need to Know Facts*
Salary range:
Entry-level Education:
Work Experience in Related
Occupation:
On-the-job Training:
Type of companies to work for:
Job Outlook:
Resources:
$27,000 – $73,500+ annually
(median: $20-24 per hour, $49,210 annually)
Some college,
High school diploma
None
Moderate-term
on-the-job training
Professional, scientific, & technical services
Construction
Wholesale trade, Retail
Healthcare
1,613,400 employed in 2024
Over the next 10 years: -6%
expected, however, 174,900
openings projected for
bookkeeping, accounting, and
auditing clerks each year
* Bureau of Labor Statistics
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