Sara Lord
Chief Auditor
RSM US LLP
Minneapolis, MN USA
“To me success isn't about being the best at only one thing, it's about living the best whole life.”
RSM US LLP
Minneapolis, MN USA
“To me success isn't about being the best at only one thing, it's about living the best whole life.”
Chief Auditor
I oversee accounting and audit policy and audit innovation.
I spend a lot of time on conference calls and in meetings. This does offset with time spent reviewing standards and policies and drafting changes and suggestions.
Here's the first step for college students
Many CPA firms recruit on campus, so if you're in college, go to the career fairs and events. If your college doesn't host them, join them at a school nearby or reach out to the firms and see if you could be a candidate for a summer program. Also connect on social media - this works for experienced candidates as well as college candidates. Finally, ask your parents or friends - they may know someone in the profession who would be happy to meet with you and help you get started.
"You can't have it all at once. You need to choose between work and your family. This often includes people (typically well intended) telling you how you should balance things and what they think your successful life should look like."