Baker Tilly Business Analysis

Baker Tilly is an “leading accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) has been named one of the country’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services (“Baker Tilly Named a Best Workplace,” 2017). They offer full services in accounting for tax, audit, and advisory services. In addition, they are the 15th largest accounting firm in the U.S., headquartered in Chicago. Office locations are across the east coast and to the Midwest from Connecticut, New York, Washington D.C, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Texas. Baker Tilly serves clients across the country and is a current member of Baker Tilly International. Additionally, Baker Tilly International is comprised of a world-wide network of accounting and business

The firm actively invests in their people at every stage of their professional career not just the start. Their motto is, “we help you get there” (“Making a Difference for our People,” 2017). Baker Tilly believes success is possible through team efforts and their future “relies on team members who grow, develop, and prosper” (“Making a Difference for our People,” 2017). This collaborative work environment speaks to me, because I greatly enjoy working in teams. Working in teams is a critical skill in both public accounting and especially within the Baker Tilly environment. Collaborative among peers is very rewarding for me, because it gives me an opportunity to work with different individuals, practice effective communication and provides room for growth. With every team experience, I have learned to become a more supportive member through regular communication, which has been a challenge for me because I am naturally introverted. However, I recognize team collaboration is essential for learning and growth. Therefore, I make repeated efforts to overcome my introversion during team interactions by speaking up more frequently and sharing my ideas, despite matter how uncomfortable I may

“At Baker Tilly, the pace and direction of your advancement is limited by your potential and your commitment. At Baker Tilly, your career is in your hands…Build, develop and grow your skills with a nationally recognized leader” (“What We Value,” 2017). The learning culture at Baker Tilly is intent and designed to challenge their employees to learn and grow through professional development opportunities. Automatically, I gravitate towards such opportunities where I can be challenged and grow by learning, which is the reason why I decided to change my major to Accounting in order to develop in-depth knowledge of auditing. Moreover, I also never want to be associated with a corporation that places limitations on learning and neither does Baker Tilly. The firm brand actively encourages career progression by providing their employees with unlimited opportunities to enhance technical skills through training and assignments. Therefore, it is an ideal environment for an aspiring auditor who is looking to climb the corporate