Caroline McCormick - Audit Staff

Throughout my final year at Georgia Tech, I worked in an administrative position at PKM, helping Gail, the firm’s controller, with her duties, Andy, the firm’s administrative technician, with his copying and filing duties, and anyone else that needed assistance. It was a great way to learn the ropes before starting audit work, providing me with a solid foundation of the supporting processes at the firm. The only downside: now that I’m full-time a few of the employees are all too eager for the chance to send me an email for being late with my time entry - a thankless job I was responsible for this past year! (although that will NEVER happen!).

With the foundation under my belt, I’m excited to move on to more technical work. Administrative work was helpful to get a behind-the-scenes look at the firm, but it left me itching to dive into real audit work. I’m learning more in the field than could ever be possible in a classroom environment. Now, I finally understand the meaning behind the notes and tick marks I observed on work papers in my administrative capacity. I’m looking forward to more pieces falling into place as I spend more time on audits.

Based on the success of my position, the firm has hired another Georgia Tech accounting student to take my place. The firm requested that I train Scott and I’m really enjoying that new responsibility. He is catching on quickly, is enthusiastic about the position and is a positive addition to the PKM family. I will continue to work with Scott to ensure that he is up to speed in his basic administrative functions. I’m a little sad that this part of my job is over, but it is even more exciting to start a new chapter in my career.