I enjoy the analytical and investigative aspect of the various types of projects that we work on. We also typically work together as a team, which make the work and the process more interesting and enjoyable. Working through the project and the information and analysis with a critical eye, and helping clients with important and complex issues — these are all things that I enjoy about this profession.
It’s a good idea to view this as a multi-pronged approach. First and foremost, be aware that fraud is an issue and can impact your business. Then it’s important to have processes and controls in place to lessen the chance fraud will take place, and to identify it quickly if it does happen. It really requires more than just one step or one action. There is a lot you can do, and should do, to help prevent and mitigate fraud.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to continue to have a larger impact on business. And as technology changes, and laws and regulations change, businesses and industries will need to keep up and change as well. As the saying goes “the only constant is change.” Helping clients deal with change, the interesting work we’re doing around technology, and some of our industry initiatives here at the Firm are all a big part of what drew me to Armanino.
Team oriented, collaborative, analytical and focused. These traits have helped me throughout my career and lend themselves well to the type of work that I do.
For me, there’s not one moment, but it’s more of an ongoing thing: being proud of my family, my wife and my kids.
There have been two big influencers. One is my parents, whose example I live by and who really helped shape me as a person. The other has been several coaches that I played for over the course of my athletic career. Being around different coaching styles and leadership styles, you see what seems to work or not work as well, and what it means to set goals, push yourself and work as part of a team. All of these are important in sports, but also in business and life.
