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John Wall

Accountant
Colowyo Coal Company
Craig, CO

 

John Wall loves the mountains. The guy even moved from Florida to the Appalachians, and then the Rockies, to be closer to the ski slopes. So naturally he found a job in…a coal mine?

“I work at a coal mine outside of Denver as a staff accountant,” he explains. “In my job I’m interacting with government agencies, doing financial reporting and I get to visit the mine where I can see and ride in some of the most impressive (and coolest) equipment you’ll ever see. And of course, I’m in the local ski club.”

John has a history of blending his passions. Recently, he says, “I was able to be both a ski instructor and work at a CPA firm. It was really fun to tell clients how I spend my winter. I got some great looks.” Equally fun for John is being part of the community – getting to provide financial help to local not-for-profit agencies as a volunteer.

And if you’re wondering, he even looks like a “ski bum.” Showing up to work in jeans and flannel, John gets out of the office every chance he finds. “After all,” he says, “It’s Colorado. It’s beautiful outside.” Between this ideal setting and the rewarding work he does, John seems to pretty much have it made. And he thanks his accounting degree for getting him there. “A job as a CPA provides great opportunity to meet a lot of people and see a lot of great things,” he reports.

It’s pretty apparent that getting your CPA certification can put you on top of any mountain.

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