ALUMNI - Ask an Alum

The "Ask an Alum" series was designed to expose to students to advice and experience from Baruch College alumni in various fields. If you are an alumnus/a interested in participating or a student that has a question you would like added to the series, please contact us.

	Name	Eran Meishar
	Major	Accounting
	Clubs/Organizations	Accounting Society - Treasurer
	Current Position	Manager, Office of Research & Analysis Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)

Alumni Questionnaire

• What industry are you in?
  Accounting
  
  
• How many years you have been in your industry?
  7
  
  
• How did you know that this career was a fit for you?
  Followed my instincts and intellectual curiosity.
  
  
• What would you tell a student interested in getting into your field?
  Be inquisitive and motivated to learn about the industry. Be proactive in learning of the most recent changes & developments in the industry to stay abreast of current issues posing challenges to industry leaders.
  
  
• What was the greatest challenge you faced in your career?
  Making career-changing decisions to move from public practice to regulatory role.
  
  
• What is the biggest mistake individuals often make in your field?
  Leave public practice too soon, without obtaining sufficient knowledge and experience.
  
  
• What do you know now that you wished you knew while you were in college?
  How to research current topics in the face of constant change.
  
  
• What was your favorite thing about Baruch?
  The Newman Library. I visit that place to this day.
  
  
• In retrospect, what would you have done differently while at Baruch?
  Taken more finance-related classes to expand my knowledgebase of finance theory and application.
  
  
• What is best career advice that was ever given to you?
  Audit class in Fall 2002: "if you look at the role and responsibilities of a supervisor, that is 4-5 years ahead in their career, and don't like what you see; look for a smart exit strategy that will help you develop your career ahead". I carry that with me in every place I go.