Danica Dilligard
Audit Partner
EY
Atlanta, GA USA
“It’s just part of my nature that I want to be successful, and that means having the dream and being determined!”
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
It was a very difficult and long road to the Partnership. But a mentor told me to hold on and not leave the firm. So I stayed.
Then when I did eventually become Partner, it was pivotal, because it had been a dream of mine for so very long – and I finally made it!
I’m at a point where I can consistently make decisions that are beneficial to my family first. Not that my family was not a consideration in my decisions before, but it’s even easier as a partner.
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Education
High School
Norman Thomas High School, New York City
Norman Thomas High School, New York City
Certification/License
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
AICPA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
AICPA
Career
Audit Partner
I lead audit inspections in Latin America and Israel.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Entrepreneurship
Travel
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
It’s about building and developing exceptional teams that can deliver for internal and external clients. That means managing deliverables, planning resources, making sure people are getting coached and mentored… those kinds of things.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
First, resolve yourself to being committed in the most difficult of times, whether it's getting through your education or when you enter the work force full-time. Also, build a tremendous support network around you whether that’s a spouse, an extended family, or other people who will support you.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Certification/License
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Friends:
"I’ve heard that I work way too much. "
Challenges I Overcame
Working Parent
