Cool CPAs - Roisin Leonard, CPA

What does your job entail?
Review Tax returns for corporations, partnerships, non-profits. Supervision of Tax staff; research of tax-related issues.

What makes your job interesting?
Some of the challenging tax issues that I have had to research. Thus, the ability to provide services to a variety of clients.

What's your favorite thing about being a CPA?
With the skills and experience obtained working as a CPA in public accounting, I believe I will be able to work in any business environment, if I choose to leave public accounting.

What advice do you have for people who are considering joining the profession?
Try an internship if possible to see if you like the public accounting environment or the private industry.

Are there any special activities you participate in?
Triathlons ­ which involve swimming, biking, & running various distances.

What's your proudest moment?
Passing the CPA Exam.