Adventures of a CPA
Aisha Ghani’s determination and flexibility unlock the door to success
How one team member used Fridays@BT and unwavering focus to conquer the CPA exams.
Balancing a career and personal life is no small feat, but for Aisha Ghani, it became the cornerstone of earning her CPA license.
Aisha's fervent love for accounting was ignited during her formative years in Pakistan. Surrounded by family members in science-driven careers, she found her calling in her uncle's role as a Chartered Accountant, a profession she deeply admired.
"He had his own firm in London, and I always thought he was doing something special," recalled Aisha. "That’s when I knew accounting would be my path."
After moving to the United States to attend university, Aisha focused on her education, earning degrees in accounting and art history. While art history remained a personal interest, Aisha’s professional aspirations led her to public accounting.
Aisha's career, strengthened by her educational foundation, has been an exciting journey across industries, from commercial manufacturing to asset management and financial services. However, as her career advanced, she realized that becoming a CPA was more difficult than anticipated. Like many working professionals, balancing the demands of a full-time job and personal life while finding time to study for the CPA exams proved a significant challenge.
Finding balance with Fridays@BT
Aisha’s CPA journey took a significant turn when Baker Tilly introduced Fridays@BT, giving team members dedicated time for professional development. Along with an increased paid study hours, this new support became a game-changer for Aisha as she balanced her role as a working professional and a mom. These initiatives gave her the space she needed to focus on her CPA studies without sacrificing family or career time.
