Amy Brachio
EY
Minneapolis, MN USA
"Be intellectually curious, always seek to learn, and be bold."
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Amy's work combines: Travel, Entrepreneurship, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
White Bear Lake Area High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Graduate Degree
Accounting
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
Graduate Degree: Accounting
Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
When the foreclosure crisis hit, I was able to apply my experience with large banks and consumer protection issues to solve issues for clients.
2.
Throughout my career, I was presented with stretch opportunities that I hadn't anticipated. Thanks to my strong network of mentors, I got the advice and support I needed to take those opportunities.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
I heard, “you work so much… you travel so much,” said in a way that implies it's bad or someone's forcing me to.
How I responded:
Both my parents were in education. And so they just didn't understand, especially my dad. I just told him I really enjoyed my job. Something I've done throughout my career is ground myself in what matters. I ask myself, how is my family, my marriage? Am I happy? I look at those things above all else. Yes, I do work and travel a lot, but as long as everything that's really important to me and my life is okay, then the travel and the work and the criticism don’t matter.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents had health issues. Early in my career I had to take time away from work to care for them. I learned you must communicate even beyond where you are comfortable. When people understood what was going on, they gave me the support I needed.