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Bob Bunting

President
IFAC
Seattle, WA

 

Take a second to get to know Bob Bunting. But do it quickly, because he’s probably late for a flight to Shanghai.

As President of the International Federation of Accountants, Bob spends most of his time traveling outside the United States, giving speeches on international accounting issues and meeting with clients, regulators, and government officials. Each year he touches down on every continent at least once, visiting more than 20 countries. Compared to this guy, the Secretary of State is a shut-in.

He didn’t become a CPA just to rack up frequent flier miles, though. “I wanted to become involved as a business advisor and a business leader,” he says. “And I knew that the CPA certification is a gateway to hundreds of career choices.”

Hundreds of outdoor activities, too – at least in Bob’s case. “I hike, I fish, I golf, I cross-country ski and kayak in every kind of weather,” he says. “I’ve even played golf in snowstorms several times.”

Whoa. While bogeying in a blizzard isn’t for everyone, Bob maintains that the rest of his profession has universal appeal. “What’s not to love?” he asks. “I work with incredibly smart people doing interesting and meaningful things that contribute to the well being of the economy and my community.” Not to mention that he gets paid well to do it.

Great point. What’s not to love?

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