Would you ever mentor a junior accountant at your firm? Do they reach out to you? I really would like to help more younger people get into the industry.

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I have and continue to do so. If your company/firm doesn’t have existing programs, think about volunteering or attending events with NABA, Junior Achievement, CollegeMAP, or even a local university.

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Yes. Especially if they're black.

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I think more emphasis should be on helping us young ones already in public stay in the industry

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