Derek stops by to chat with me about how he started off at Big 4 as a tax accountant and later switched industries to fashion. He talks about why he left public accounting to pursue what he is truly passionate about. In this series, I interview various people in different industries to hear what it’s really like to work in their field. Stay tuned for more episodes.
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Topics discussed during this interview:
Can you share what your Big 4 Experience was like?
@CPA_later : How to get into one of the Big 4?
@the_accounting_student Did you enjoy working at Big 4?
@livelaughstudyco: Did you feel the need to go to Big 4? Was it heavily pushed onto you in college?
A few people asked this question, What made you want to change your career? (@Johanesares_ @edithdamariz @beautifulkariza @prince.2401 @emilypinklove17_)
@Susiedabeast: What was the transition like from accounting to fashion? And How did you get the opportunity?
@cpa_aud: Something you learned from Big 4 that carried with you that helped with the transition
@cpatoceo Did you need to go back to school to earn a degree in fashion before switching? Or any prior work experience?
@mycpastudyjourney: What qualities are needed to work as a fashion buyer and how is it different from public accounting?
On a scale of 1-10 how much did you like accounting vs how much do you like fashion?
What does a typical day look like for you as a buyer in Menswear? / What buyers do
What is a myth or stereotype that you feel like isn’t true about people in fashion or in the industry?
Do you think technology is changing or could change the fashion industry? And how?
@CityMinimalists: Do you have any concerns about the retail businesses after what has happened in 2020/2021? (post-pandemic)
What are some of your passions outside of your work?
What advice can you give someone who is scared or fearful to change industries?
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