Iowa Ledger (2022) - Tippie College of Business

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Used by companies like Microsoft, Zillow, and Coinbase to foster mentoring cultures, the Tribute app operates like a dating app, except it’s used for mentorship. It is designed so that both mentors and mentees set up individual profiles, and the user can choose from a large menu of attributes to find a good fit. Tippie Accounting is the first alumni/ student use for Tribute, but the app’s flexibility is perfect for the “at the moment” kinds of mentoring students need: How do I make a good impression in my first interview? Move from a small town to a big city? Find other first-generation users who can advise how to navigate the job market? Find an LGBTQ+ friendly employer? Perhaps they are currently studying for/ taking the CPA exam or navigating worklife balance. The app also provides a filter where a student can, for instance, check a specific box for the kind of work they hope to find, such as within the fields of data privacy and security, asset management, or audit and insurance. The initial mentoring relationship is short—just 30 days—a time limit which can be extended if both users agree. While it allows for a genuine connection to grow, the default 30 days encourages students to build a wider professional network. Casey Daniel, a third-year accounting student, says the app allowed him to connect with recent graduates who could advise him on classes to take or when and where to get that first internship. “I’m the first one in my family to study business,” says the Iowa City native, who was president of the Tippie Accounting Society his first year. “It’s not like I can ask my parents. At first, I had no clue where I wanted to go with accounting, so I took my questions to the Tribute app. It was much cooler than I expected. Now if I have a question, they tell me, ‘Yeah, just shoot me a text!’” Daniel recalls one week, Tippie sponsored a “Meet the Firms” night. “Even though I was afraid they’d be dumb questions, I texted my app mentor to see what I should ask the recruiters and to get some confidence.” Thanks in part to that mentorship, Daniel is happy to report he got an interview with a recruiter he liked and secured an internship. “My app mentors helped me learn that accounting is not one-dimensional. And having someone to text who knows what they’re talking about has been super valuable.” Mentors report the experience with the Tribute app has been gratifying as well. Joe Daniel (BBA14/MAc15)—no relation to Casey—moved to Chicago, Ill., after graduation and spent four years in the audit practice at Deloitte. He’s currently a manager at The Siegfried Group, also in Chicago, Ill. “It really is such a rewarding experience to give back to the current students—especially those who reach out,” he says. “Being on the mentor side of it, I feel a sense of responsibility to those students who are willing to put in the effort.” Daniel says his commitment per student is minimal: typically, a few texts or calls each month. “It’s not overly time consuming,” he says. “All you’re doing is sharing your experience and advice. You don’t need to do any extra work to prepare. There’s really no downside. It’s just a great opportunity to help the next generation.” • 24 IOWA LEDGER 2022
FEATURE BY • JENNIFER SETER WAGNER Lindsay Abt (BBA99) Brandon Miller (BBA03) TWO PATHS to PARTNER There is no one specific set of skills or experiences for ambitious accountants who desire to obtain the position of partner. Some firms may prioritize those who have a specialization or technical competency; others seek well-traveled candidates who have relocated for the firm or who have experience in a certain region of the world. Ultimately, partners are typically those employees who with demonstrated integrity, have proven they can be strong leaders of the firm, and who have shown they can protect and grow valued client relationships through providing exceptional client services. Tippie accounting alums Lindsay Abt (BBA99) and Brandon Miller (BBA03) have spent their entire careers at Ernst & Young (EY), and both have obtained the position of partner. Yet their individual career experiences prove there are many paths to this coveted position. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TIPPIE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 25
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