Aazan St. Rose
Crowe
New York, NY USA
"For the most part, we are harder on ourselves than how others see us. You just have to face your fears and keep putting yourself out there. The first couple of times you might stumble, but you’ll get over those fears."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting and Finance
New York University
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Growing up, I always had an interest in math and numbers—took an accounting class in high school and discovered I was really interested in that career field.
2.
Attended New York University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance.
3.
While in college, I wasn’t sure what a career in accounting would mean for me or what path I should take—I only saw two routes: public tax or auditing.
4.
I knew I didn’t want to be stuck in an office, so I pursued auditing, which would give me the freedom to travel, work in many different areas, and interact with people all over the world.
5.
After graduating from college, I got a job working as an audit associate for Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil PA in West Palm Beach, Florida.
6.
In 2008, I became a certified public accountant (CPA) in Florida. Today, I am licensed in both Florida and New York.
7.
In 2011, I took a job as an audit manager at Crowe in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where I worked between the Crowe Fort Lauderdale and Miami offices for over seven years.
8.
I’m now an audit partner with Crowe at their offices in New York City.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should be a doctor.
How I responded:
My dad came from a family of doctors and always wanted me to pursue that path as well. When I started pursuing accounting, it didn't make him really happy. We agreed to disagree. I just wasn't a very science-oriented person. My love was always for numbers, so I chose to pursue what interested me.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
On my first day as an auditor, I felt like I knew nothing. The first few months I really doubted my decision to go into this work. I eventually realized that that was okay and I would learn everything I needed to succeed on-the-job.
Public speaking is something I have always struggled with. When I was starting out, I would get really nervous and always think that I had done horribly. With practice, perseverance, and positive reinforcement I've begun to overcome that fear.