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Ben's work combines: Business, Technology, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
Finance, General
Arizona State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting and Finance
Graduate Degree: Accounting
Certification: Accounting
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Wanted to make millions in the capital markets.
2.
Got a degree in finance.
3.
Took a job at a large brokerage firm.
4.
Decided that a career as a service professional was less risky.
5.
Got an MBA and found a job doing internal audit.
6.
Obtained several certifications in my profession.
7.
Gained experience in my field with several employers.
8.
Became the head of Internal Audit at Fender.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You should find a good stable career.
How I responded:
Figure out what you really love to do as early as possible and work towards that. Be realistic about what success in your chosen pursuit "looks like". Be honest with yourself in your appraisal of your ability and likelihood for success in your field.