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Denis Couture

Accounting Manager
Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.
Allenstown, NH

 

It says “CPA” on the certificate above Denis Couture’s desk, but it could just as easily say “Translator.” As Accounting Manager for a global packaging company, he spends most of his time explaining how new developments will affect the organization.

“Most people don’t want to hear regulations quoted verbatim,” Denis says. “They want to know how a particular transaction impacts them, without getting lost in details.”

That applies whether he’s reporting to executives on a recent project’s success or emailing a customer to go over pricing. It’s not just Denis’ job to know everything that’s going on – from the company’s assets and inventory to who’s doing what and in what department – he has to be able to make you understand it too.

Being able to do that makes him a valuable person to have around, and a guy with a lot of options, career-wise. “I originally planned to pursue a degree in Business Administration, but I opted for a more focused degree on Accounting,” Denis says. “I knew the opportunities that an accounting degree would offer, especially coupled with the CPA designation would be endless.”

CPA experience is golden, Denis would tell you. “I firmly believe that for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in a business oriented field, going the route of CPA is a great choice,” he says. The experience gained will be invaluable whether the individual decides to spend an entire career with a public accounting firm or has aspirations of being an entrepreneur and starting a business.”

Indeed, Denis’ skills of translation have helped him build a life that includes many things he enjoys outside of work. Growing up on a dairy farm, the outdoors have always been an important part of his life. Now, he hikes, gardens, downhill skis, travels – anything that gets him and his family outside.

So what does all that translate into? Simple. One happy Denis.

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