Curtis Fenton
RSM US LLP
"Be courageous and don't be afraid to ask questions. Push yourself and your expectations."
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Curtis's work combines: Business, Numbers, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
Pennsylvania State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I got out of my comfort zone in college and was a student manager for our men's basketball team.
2.
I moved from a very small town to a very large city without knowing anyone and having little money.
3.
Without any money, my career started in the Great Recession.
4.
I left public accounting because I was burnt out and, quite frankly, a little immature. However, my network would pay off eventually.
5.
My former career coach referenced me for a job that would be unlike anything I've experienced previously.
6.
I went back to public accounting and thrived in my new role.
7.
Then I moved across the country and initially struggled adapting to my new community.
8.
But my network helped me again and I am where I am today as a result.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
Don't pursue a career in public accounting, you'll work too many hours!
How I responded:
Networking is incredibly important for any career and, while time can be measured numerically, your network can only be measured by yourself.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I made a lot of really poor financial choices in college and early in my career.