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Hear from real CPAs in every industry, from entertainment and music to government and public service—one thing they all share is a passion for what they do.

The Most Glamorous Job in Accounting... by CareerBank

For one brief period each year, the accountants assigned to the job are sought-after celebrities, sometimes fielding hundreds of requests for interviews. Some of these lucky accountants have even had the opportunity to appear on television in front of a billion people. What do they do? Read more >>

CPA of Today

Dan Foley, CPA

Dan Foley didn't set out to be a CPA, but he's sure happy to be one now. He's done work for lots of well-known clients (including the NFL), met a lot of interesting people and traveled to some exciting places.
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CPA of Today II

Michael Nagelin, Future CPA

From the goal line to the bottom line, Michael Nagelin transitioned from college football star to CPA star in a few short years. Read how he uses his people and technical skills to serve his clients and be well rewarded in the process.
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CPA in Training

Wesley Cascone, Future CPA

After he graduated with a degree in Accounting, becoming a CPA wasn't a top priority for Wesley Cascone. But eleven years into his career he's seen what a difference it can make—and wishes he'd done it earlier.
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Entertainment Industry

Arnie Herrmann, CPA

A career in accounting can take you to some pretty interesting places. Just ask Arnie Herrmann, CPA. The work he does for his clients is so top-secret, he can't even tell us who his clients are.
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Entertainment Industry II

Derek Ferguson, CPA

As the financial guru who seals Bad Boy's deals, Derek Ferguson sees dollar signs, not stars, when he works with P. Diddy.
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Entrepreneur

Josh Berman, CPA

When some buddies with entrepreneurial tendencies built MySpace.com, they looked to the CPA to make their "little concept" into a viable business.
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Fight Fraud as a Forensic Accountant

Peter Vogt, MonsterTRAK Coach

Uncover fraud, gather evidence, and turn it over to the FBI—a typical example of a day's work.
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Forensic Accountant

Jim DiGabriele, CPA

A former IRS agent finds new mystery in Forensic Investigations.
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Fraud Examiner

Travis Kelly, CPA, CFE

As a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, Travis Kelly could work for the FBI. Instead, he works in public accounting fighting financial wrongdoing in the business world. See how this crime fighter does it.
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Fraud Examiner II

Donna Ingram, CPA, CFE

As a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, Donna knows whether you've been naughty or nice.
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Fraud Examiner III

Richard Davis, CPA

If you think all felons are Tony Soprano-like hit men, you haven’t heard the guest lecturers in Richard Davis’s classroom.
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Internal Auditor

Patricia Bowen, CPA

• As the head of internal audit for the Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Patricia keeps tabs on $2 billion in gaming revenue.
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Managerial Accountant

Jan Chason, CPA

As the "suit" behind the success of video game developers Majesco Games, Jan Chason is the CPA who keeps blood-red ink off of the ledger.
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Music Industry

Alan Friedman, CPA

Music is his life. As a CPA and "Music Industry Partner," Alan Friedman's work is also his first love.
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Not-For-Profit

Regine Metellus, CPA

As a CPA, Regine doesn't have a typical accounting job. As CFO for the nonprofit Germantown Settlement organization (a United Way agency), she helps run the finances for a charity that empowers over 195,000 elderly and low-to-moderate income residents in Philadelphia.
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