Rick Ullrich
Senior Associate
PwC
Florham Park, NJ USA
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Getting my first job as a bus boy at the local restaurant—this taught me the importance of a strong work ethic.
Attending networking events hosted by Public Accounting Firms and deciding which firm to intern with.
Applying to colleges and graduating from high school.
Accepting an internship and subsequent job offer.
Attending Villanova University and deciding on a major in college.
Deciding that I wanted to study accounting and auditing and applying for internships.
Education
High School
Colonia High School
Colonia High School
Career
Senior Associate
I review new auditing standards and firm announcements to assess whether there is an impact on our firm's auditing guide
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Travel
Problem Solving
Day to Day
My typical day involves planning for the upcoming audit cycle and performing auditing procedures, such as underlying support provided by the client. This will involve using analytical skills as well, to identify any unusual relations or things that do not appear correct. I will then discuss any findings with the client and work to reach a conclusion that I can present to more senior members of the team.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You shouldn't become an auditor—they are overworked during the year and you will "burn out" in a short period of time."
