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CPA CAREER PATHSEp.80: Fail fast, bounce back faster.In this episode, host Rosey Flaherty talks with Precious Opaleke, CPA, MSc, Senior Tax Specialist at Lido Tax LLC, about how Precious discovered her passion for accounting by chance, overcame multiple CPA exam setbacks, and used resilience to keep moving forward. From her start in IT to working at H&R Block and joining CalCPA, her story highlights the power of persistence and community support.✅ Discovering a passion for accounting after starting in IT✅ Overcoming multiple CPA exam failures with resilience✅ Gaining hands-on experience at H&R Block✅ Leveraging community and professi...2025-06-0934 min
CPA CAREER PATHSEp.79: Start with basics, then go deepHey everyone, Rosey Flaherty here!🎧 In this episode, Precious Opaleke, CPA, MSc, Senior Tax Specialist at Lido Tax LLC, joins me to share her inspiring journey from IT to accounting and what it takes to succeed in the CPA world.✅ How a chance encounter led Precious to discover her passion for accounting✅ The vital role of mentorship and community in shaping a successful career✅ Real talk about the challenges and setbacks in passing the CPA exam✅ How time management and employer support made all the difference✅ Practical advice for CPA candi...2025-06-0228 min