The cause of the S&L crisis, TARP, and housing collapse all make sense to me now.
To coin a phrase, that's what you call leading with your chin.
ETA: Knowing how to do tax returns, and understanding economics do not go hand in hand. Where I stood out with my clients was explaining what their numbers actually meant, as opposed to pencil pushers that merely filled out the forms.
I didn't sit for the CPA until 15 years after graduation, due to military service and other pursuits. Shortly after I hired on to a CPA firm, the partners had me dealing directly with clients. Saved time and clients were happy with the work I did for them.