Ruth thought that accountancy might be for her but then she was so switched off by A level maths that she started to look at other options. She considered tree surgery and dental nursing after completing a degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies at Lancaster University. Then someone explained to her that maths was less important than a love of numbers and an ability to get on with people in  the world of accountancy. 10 years later she's an experienced Chartered Accountant. Funny how life works out.