
Dexter Metcalfe
Audit Partner
KPMG
Denver, CO USA
“I used the noise as encouragement to become one of the first African Americans to make audit partner in Denver for my firm.”
KPMG
Denver, CO USA
“I used the noise as encouragement to become one of the first African Americans to make audit partner in Denver for my firm.”
Audit Partner
I lead audit engagement teams. I'm also co-lead I&D initiatives nationally and in my local business unit.
It's a challenge to describe a typical day for me because every day is so different. In general, I work with my clients to research and answer technical accounting or SEC reporting questions. I work with my engagement teams to plan and execute audits in accordance with AICPA and PCAOB auditing standards. I coordinate and plan I&D strategies with local business unit leadership and national leadership to build an inclusive and equitable work environment.
Here's the first step for college students
The first step to becoming an auditor is to become CPA eligible for your state. Although it would be beneficial for you to have your CPA license in hand, it is not required to start your career.
"Public accounting is a good place to start your career, but you should not stay there too long because only a few people make partner and even fewer African Americans make partner."