Danica Dilligard
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!"
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Danica's work combines: Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Norman Thomas High School, New York City
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
Baruch College of the City University of New York
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
AICPA
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting
Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Life & Career Milestones
1.
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.
2.
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!
3.
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.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
I’ve heard that I work way too much.
How I responded:
It’s just part of my nature that I want to be successful, and that means having the dream (and being determined!) to become partner at EY. So, I didn’t let the criticism stop me.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I lost my mom at a young age, then became a mom myself early in my career. Giving my children a better life meant working full time while going to college. Staying focused and motivated was key, along with my husband’s amazing support.