John King
EY
New York, NY USA
"How you respond to adversity is what defines you and makes you a stronger person."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Shawnee Mission West High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
University of Houston
Certification
Certified Public Accountant in the state of New York
Certification
Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting
Certification: Certified Public Accountant in the state of New York
Certification: Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Leaving home for college – I had the courage to seek out an experience that was unknown to me. I had to accept being in a situation that initially made me uncomfortable.
2.
Starting my career in Houston – I was committed to developing my career, which meant living in a city that offered diverse opportunities. This taught me the importance of new experiences.
3.
Building a career in public accounting – I returned to public accounting after leaving for a short period. I stayed here long-term because of the great opportunities to advance my career.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
This is a highly competitive profession that starts with rigorous education requirements, followed by an equally difficult CPA exam. If you pass, you then have to survive a job where you will perform hours of repetitive tasks in isolation.
How I responded:
My advice is to take it one day at a time and give yourself room to fail. You should expect some adversity along the way—that’s part of the journey. How you respond to adversity is what defines you and makes you a stronger person. And one of the hardest—but most important—things you must do is find the courage to persevere.