Anna Bourne
EY
Iselin, NJ USA
"Whatever choices you make, you make them for yourself."
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Anna's work combines: Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Urbana High School
Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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: Business Administration and Management, General
Certification: CPA
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I started in external audit and spent ten years there. I remember how pivotal getting my first large client was.
2.
I then worked in industry for ten years before deciding to come back to the firm, which was a very important decision for me.
3.
I relocated to another region and ran an entire practice for three years. And then I did it again by relocating and running another practice for three years!
4.
After that I moved into a talent advisory role and then back to client service.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
At the time I was going to business school, people questioned whether it was a good career choice for a woman or if there was a more suitable option.
How I responded:
Whatever choices you make, you make them for yourself. My father told me to pick a profession where I could be entirely independent. I feel like I did that and, even better, I choose one that I have a great interest and passion in. I think that the paths people choose should be based on what sparks passion in them. Other people will give you advice, but they aren’t going to have to live with your decisions every day. Draw on your convictions to determine what you want.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Having a sibling with special needs taught me that every hurdle is an opportunity. Viktor Frankl said between stimulus and response we have the chance to choose. That’s where the magic is.