Marques Fisher
PwC
Chicago, IL USA
"Take advantage of every opportunity. You will experience failures along the way; don't let them discourage you and be sure to learn from them."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
Ball State University
Graduate Degree
Accounting
Ball State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting
Graduate Degree: Accounting
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Life & Career Milestones
1.
I grew up in the inner-city and basketball was my primary concern. I did not experience much of the world beyond my family, close friends, and my neighborhood.
2.
I attended Ball State University and studied accounting for my undergraduate and graduate studies.
3.
I launched my career at PwC in the Indianapolis office.
4.
I relocated to the PwC Chicago office to take advantage of an opportunity on a global banking client.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
You don't look like a typical accountant.
How I responded:
I assume the best in people, so I didn't take offense. I don't look like the old stereotype—pocket calculator and green visor—but considering how few black CPAs there are, I also don't look like most of my profession, so I can't avoid that truth in his statement. I remain encouraged because I've been fortunate to have diverse mentors who have helped me chart my path without losing who I am and I have the opportunity to work at a firm, PwC, that has diversity and inclusion as a core value.