
Stevie Dennis
Senior Manager
RSM US LLP
“Be sincere, be you. Everyone has strengths...find ways to play to yours.”
RSM US LLP
“Be sincere, be you. Everyone has strengths...find ways to play to yours.”
Senior Manager
I develop policies and tools for financial statement auditors.
I work about 8 hours a day from home (even before the pandemic). I have meetings with colleagues over WebEx. I normally travel about once a month to a team meeting or to attend or deliver training. My tasks include drafting policies and guidance, drafting and designing audit program forms and tools for our audit software, reviewing and providing feedback on work done by others, architecting our audit manuals and guidance internal site, and coaching team members.
Here's the first step for everyone
Be sincere, be you. Everyone has strengths, and find ways to play to yours. People can tell if you aren't being authentic, so if you find yourself trying to force excitement over a new opportunity, it probably isn't the right one for you. At the same time, don't be afraid to try something new, even if you're nervous about it. You might be surprised by what skills you pick up and what you learn from that experience.
"Working in public accounting is very stressful and requires working a lot of hours. Most people do not last in the profession more than a few years."