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Darlene Nacional
B4 and After
The podcast for the short-term accountant. Hear candid stories of what life is really like in the Big 4, how public accounting compares to private industry, how to survive busy season, avoid burnout, and what options are available outside of public accounting. Break down professional walls and get advice on how to maintain work/life balance and prioritize your mental health.
Taking you on this rollercoaster are co-hosts Darlene Nacional, a former Big 4 accountant, and Keegan Marquis, CPA, who left public accounting for a job in private industry.
This podcast will take you on the journey...
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5.0 stars from 46 ratings
Great to Know I’m not Alone
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“This podcast talks about subjects that I WISH someone told me before heading into accounting. Even now that I’m in the trenches, it’s nice to hear other’s stories and similar struggles to my own. This conversation helps me reflect on my own career path moving forward and I’m just so glad this...”Read full review »
fitnessbyalicia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/21
Breath of Fresh Air!
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“The B4andAfter pod..wow. All I can say is I wish this was around for me when I was in my public accounting days. Topics such as physical and mental health and career trajectory within and outside of public are areas that haven’t been talked about enough. Check it out!
- Charlie Price, CPA”
cpriceblue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/21
I hope you keep this going
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“What’s good, I’m currently an accounting major right now and plan on getting my CPA, maybe before my two years and nobody really talks about what really goes on other than work, inside the firms. So I’m interested to listen and get some insight.”
Rollansky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/21
Recent Episodes
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