Winnie started at Hawthorne & Co. CPAs as a Staff Accountant in November 2018 after working for a big corporation for many years.  She joined our team because she felt she was ready for a change and that working for a smaller public accounting firm would give her the opportunity to work in many areas of accounting and taxes.

Winnie’s favorite part of working at Hawthorne & Co. CPAs is our firm’s environment. She feels like she fits in well and that everyone is nice to work with. She also enjoys learning new things every day and finds great satisfaction in helping clients directly and being able to meet their needs.

After working for many years as an accountant, Winnie’s advice for young professionals is to be open to learning about various engagements and to not be afraid of the challenging ones, as they will only help you to grow your career.

She also believes that young professionals in the accounting industry may find a lot of value working in a public accounting firm.

“The experience you gain from working in a public accounting firm is very valuable for an accountant, so get the most out of it while you are in it, whether you plan to stay in public accounting or go to private industries someday,” Winnie advises.