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Rhiannon Blawat

Controller
Kahler Slater
Milwaukee, WI

 

Got a question? Rhiannon Blawat probably has the answer. After nine years in the business, seven of those with the same design and architectural firm, she more or less knows exactly what’s going on, all the time.

“I really enjoy being the source of so much information,” she says. “I have a lot of history with this job and it’s nice to be able to use what I have learned to advance my company.”

What’s also nice is getting to balance work with a healthy dose of play: “There’s always something going on around here. Guitar Hero contests, Dance Dance Revolution, hula-hoop competitions…”

When asked why she recommends her profession to others, Rhiannon shakes her head. “There are so many reasons. Despite the tight job market, demand for CPAs is strong and growing. The income potential is high. The career path is full of opportunities.” She then answers the question with one of her own: “Really, why not be a CPA?”

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