Arnav

"they command a lot of respect and prestige in their field"

"internal strategies…gives you more hands-on experience. You can see the benefit of what you’ve done because you stay with the firm longer."

"First, understand what it is they do. You understand what systems they have in place. And then you can identify gaps and you can make recommendations."

"The good part about working for a startup is that they will give you a lot of responsibility relatively early, and the more you own that responsibility, the more responsibility you get."

"I got to learn how to build things. I got to learn how to deal with people who are resistant to change and all of that."

"I feel like the financial sector drives everything."

"The first and most important thing is the work ethic. You have to be willing to put in the work."

"One thing I wish I had known though, is how chaotic it was gonna be. So having to speak to so many people, having to deal with resistance to change."

"A staff/accountant or audit assistant position is an entry-level position at a big four accounting firm where you support senior associates on audits."

"It's very important to identify mentors...find that, okay, this person has my best interest at heart"

"So professional certifications are a great way to actually sort of embellish your resume."

"You have to understand what your identity is. You have to sort of understand what you're looking for."