The AUTHORS
PAT JACKSON
Pat started with a mid-tier firm in 2015 as an advisory associate. He has been with two public accounting firms during his career, including a 4-year stint with his starting firm, and a three-year stint with his current mid-tier firm. He reached the role of manager in 2022, and has remained at that level since then.
Pat has an MBA and a MACC. He focuses on tutoring and preparing newcomers for the rigors of public accounting. He believes that most accounting firms don’t provide enough training to their younger employees on how to navigate the corporate world and wants to bridge that gap through the PA Almanac.
If you’re truly desperate to see the inner machinations of Pat’s mind, you can find his public accounting manifesto here.
TYLER GEAR
Tyler started with a Big 4 public accounting firm in 2017 as a transfer pricing associate. He’s moved frequently during his five years in public accounting, working for a regional firm and a mid-tier firm. He has spent the majority of his career as a senior associate in transfer pricing, and has worked with a variety of tax and audit professionals.
Tyler has an MBA and focuses on the business nuances and strategies employed by public accounting firms. He’s a firm believer, especially within the public accounting industry, that most decisions strictly boil down to dollars and cents. Tyler hopes to help PA Almanac readers understand the psychology and structure of the public accounting industry so that they are better prepared to navigate their early careers.
If you’re truly desperate to see the inner machinations of Tyler’s mind, you can find his public accounting manifesto here.