- "I'm not qualified enough to give business advice to my clients"
- "What if they ask me something I don't know?"
- "Other accountants seem more confident delivering advisory services"
- "I feel like I'm pretending to be an expert when I'm not"
- "I'm afraid my clients will discover I don't know everything"
If you've experienced any of these thoughts, you're not alone. Many accountants struggle with imposter syndrome, especially when transitioning from compliance to advisory work.