How Shanice Scott Reinvented Her Accounting Career — And Found Her ‘Why’
Shanice Scott reflects on her accounting career pivot from SEC reporting to GL leadership and how resilience, relationships, and faith continue to guide her leadership journey.
The accounting pipeline is in flux, with a 7.8% decline in bachelor’s completions and 6.4% decline in master’s completions in 2021-22, according to the AICPA.
However, in Fall 2024, undergraduate accounting enrollment rebounded by about 12%, while graduate enrollment continued to dip.
For those building or advancing their accounting careers, leadership, retention, and strategic moves are no longer nice to have; they are operational necessities.
Shanice Scott's story is a testament to the power of pivoting in one's career, as she transitioned from SEC reporting to general ledger operations at a senior level.
So, what does it really take to pivot from SEC reporting into general ledger operations at a senior level, build a stable team in a tight market, and keep your CPA journey from defining you only by the score on a test?
Welcome to Beyond the Ledger, where host Troy Ashby, CPA, sits down with Shanice E. Scott to explore her journey.
Author's summary: Shanice Scott shares her story of career pivot and growth.