The people, firm culture, and rotational aspect of starting as a first-year

Bay Area rents/prices

I was very confused as to what I was looking for or expecting outside of accounting in school, but I am glad that I ended up with a connection to this firm to give me a better sense of direction with what I want to do moving forward. Although I don't have personal experience with other firms and am only able to base my opinions off of stories from friends at other firms, I don't believe that I would have been able to find this same sense of direction if I ended up elsewhere. I feel like I would have pigeonholed in a specific area of focus within a department rather than being able to try out different areas within an accounting firm to find some interests and potential passion in a certain area of work. Being able to choose my own path and try out different areas stands out in an accounting world where I had no idea where I was headed.