Stacey Barhorst experienced what it would be like to work for the largest independent certified public accounting firm in Dayton as a intern at Battelle & Battelle during her senior year at Wright State. The job helped focus her career goals, and spurred her on to pursue a Master of Accountancy degree from Wright State University. She proved to be on the right track: upon graduation she was offered a full-time position with Battelle as a staff accountant.
Stacy explains that the firm provides accounting, auditing, taxation, and various business consulting services, while her duties involve primarily assisting with audit engagements. “I have experience with tax engagements as well,” she says. “My Wright State education undoubtedly prepared me for a successful future in the accounting profession.”
In fact, the future has never looked brighter for the Tipp City resident: In November 2003, she passed all four parts of the state CPA exam on her first attempt, placing her 9th in the state of Ohio.
“This accomplishment was the first of many goals that I would like to achieve in the accounting profession,” she says. “Now, as a certified public accountant, I would like to continue advancing my career in public accounting, perhaps ultimately becoming partner of a firm.”
