Julie Koschik was recently interviewed by the Ohio Society of CPAs for its CPA Takeaways spotlight and credits quick thinking and embracing technology as key factors in her career success.
The biggest changes she’s seen to her role over the years have been brought on by the globalization of the economy. Her recent promotion to director of business services has been one of her proudest career accomplishments, as she’s been tasked with leading a team with supervisors and partners in other countries.
As the pace of business has increased, so has the need for professionals to keep up. Julie learned to think on her feet early on, a skill that has become necessary with the fast pace of technology. Instead of being intimidated by new technology, she said she focuses on learning to use it to her advantage, while also prioritizing client service. She’s relied more on coaching over the years and has recently worked with a coach who is also a CPA, so she understands the finer details of the job, which allows them to take a holistic approach to career development.