Where Should You Work? #063

Deciding between working in tax in public accounting versus private industry can be challenging! Guest Amie Kuntz joins host Damien Martin on the podcast to help cut through the static of this often-difficult decision, offer perspectives on finding your why and share ways to better serve your top clients and customers. Here’s a look at what’s inside this episode: Amie’s path [3:02] Finding the intersection of your strengths and passions [4:20] Navigating the public accounting vs. industry decision [8:42] Pros and cons of working in public accounting [11:17] Damien’s perspective on working in public accounting [14:49] Pros and cons of working in the industry [17:13] Tips for public accounting firms and professionals working in public accounting [22:36] Finding your why as an organization [26:50] Amie’s advice for where you should work [29:47] Overcoming your fear of presenting, sharing your thought leadership and seizing opportunities for growth [32:31] BIO FOR GUEST Amie Kuntz is a self-described “normalish 30-something girl” from Des Moines, Iowa, who spends a good portion of her free time voluntarily thinking about tax. While some may tell her to “get a life,” Amie has made tax part of her life by blogging about her experiences and sharing her knowledge of business, insights on tax and updates on the tax law on her blog Living the Tax Life. She’s dabbled in most areas of the tax code during her 12-year career in tax, working in both public accounting and private company roles. Follow Amie on Twitter Connect with Amie on LinkedIn ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Amie's blog: Living the Tax Life Amie’s recent article in The Tax Adviser: “2018 partnership Schedule K-1 Changes” GET MORE “SIMPLY TAX” We’re excited to now also provide video content to strengthen your tax mind! Check it out on our new YouTube channel. A complete archive of our episodes is available on our website and YouTube playlist. We’d love to hear from you! Email feedback and questions to [email protected]. Connect with Damien on social media! LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube