Ep.66: It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint

In this episode of CPA Career Paths, I sit down with Sharon Onuma, Certified Public Accountant, to discuss her incredible journey from tech staff to senior manager at EY. Sharon shares valuable insights on career growth, CPA exam success, time management, and staying organized in a demanding profession. Whether you're a student, CPA candidate, or an accounting professional, this episode is packed with motivation and practical advice!

00:00 - Introduction – Meet our guest, Sharon Onuma, CPA, and get an overview of today’s episode.
01:58 - Choosing Accounting as a Career – Why Sharon chose accounting and how she got started.
04:13 - Internship and Early Career at EY – Insights into her internship experience and first role at EY.
05:18 - Building Connections as a Student – The importance of networking during college.
06:31 - Choosing EY Over Other Big Four Firms – Why she picked EY and what set it apart.
07:58 - Time Management and Organization – Tips on staying efficient in a fast-paced career.
09:26 - Journey of her YouTube Channel - The CPA Experience – How Sharon started her YouTube channel and why.
11:48 - Tips for CPA Exam Success – Study strategies and advice for passing the CPA exam.
15:48 - Visualize Success for Motivation – How mindset and visualization help with career goals.
18:59 - Study Plans: Standard vs. Customizing – Finding the right CPA study approach.
20:38 - The Feeling of Passing the CPA Exam Before Starting a Full-Time Job – What it’s like to achieve CPA success before entering the workforce.
22:48 - Transitioning from Internship to Full-Time at EY – How she adapted to full-time work.
24:08 - Choosing a Career in Tax – Why Sharon pursued tax instead of other accounting paths.
26:30 - Lessons from the Tax Staff Role – Key takeaways from her early years in tax.
28:09 - The Transition from Staff to Senior – The responsibilities and challenges of moving up.
29:14 - The Leap from Senior to Manager – The major jump in leadership and expectations.
30:58 - How to Stay Organized as a Tax Manager? – Sharon’s personal strategies for staying on top of everything.

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