It’s not a matter of “chasing the almighty dollar”. It’s called putting bread on the table, which is not exactly an easy feat these days.
As far as being an accountant goes, it’s not necessarily January through April anymore, as it all depends on what industry you work in and whether you do tax, audit or consulting. Some auditors can be busy all summer on 401(k) plan and healthcare audits. Tax people can be just as busy in September and October as they are in March and April.