Business Interview Jantzen Moeller
Michael Gordon CPA (Certified Public Accountant) LLC (Limited Liability Company) October 26, 2012 Interviewed at the Accounting Firm Michael Gordon Speaks across the U.S.
Why?? Popular Accounting Firm Heard of him by word of mouth.
About Him Originally wanted to be surgeon. Professor suggested accounting classes. Graduated With Masters in Accounting Joined Athur Andersen Firm in 1978
Arthur Andersen United States’ largest accounting firm in 1978 Mike Gordon left in 1983 Before the scandals Firm showed him the ropes of CPA
Not Your Basic Bean Counter Started firm in 1993 2 nd largest in town
Motivation Understands the “grunt” work Knows what employees need Personally pays for massage therapist during tax season. Wife is a baker, brings food every Thursday
Motivation Allows employees to attend family events through the week. Doesn’t force you to stay at work 5 days a week. Work 3 days a week, just get the job done Holds parties throughout the year.
Job vs. Career Job Work, manual labor, place you’re unwilling to work Career Love your profession, satisfaction, sky’s the limit, work willingly Know when your career is beginning to become a job.
“Get out what you put in” If you’re tired of being on the bottom, put in more time. Study Up Understand the business
Be Here Try to be the best at your occupation. Competition is good Nobody likes being on the bottom
Meal Deal People are afraid of getting billed Allows you to take Michael Gordon out for lunch and pick his brain on anything you want. You have to pay at the restaurant of his choice.
Average Day of a CPA Phones Computers Meeting With Clients As well as gaining new clients
What I Learned Found what a CPA actually does Know the path to become one College Bachelors, Masters Tips on motivating employees
Reflect on Interview Good Interview Enjoy interviewing in an area I like. Do better just talking with someone compared to asking questions.