Real Talk: Starting a Career in Accounting
Online Panel Discussion with Staff Accountants
Wednesday, November 4 | 2:00–2:30 PM
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About This Online Event
Wondering what it’s really like to start a career in public accounting? Hear it straight from people who were recently in your shoes.
Join us for an informal virtual panel with two Gross Mendelsohn staff accountants who made the jump from college classroom to client work.
No scripts, no sales pitch — just honest answers to the questions you actually want to ask.
What you'll hear:
- What the first year as a new accountant really looks like
- Internship experiences and lessons learned
- How to stand out during the recruiting process
- The transition from college to the workplace
- Choosing between different career paths
- Making the transition from college to the workplace
Bring your questions. No topic is off limits.
Meet Your Moderator
Reina Canales-Pagan
Learning & Development Manager
Reina is a familiar face on college campuses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. A frequent speaker at Beta Alpha Psi and NABA events across the region, she connects with accounting students at every stage of their journey. Reina also manages the firm's internship and externship programs, along with internal training and staff development initiatives.