Jon Davies

Leaving the Big Four. My key reason for doing so was to be able to better serve the mid-market, something a Big Four firm isn't structured to effectively handle. Armanino, however, is set up to serve mid-market clients, and to do so with a high level of expertise. Armanino was my post-Big Four career choice because they have the tools, resources, and desire to pursue and retain mid-market clients in order to effectuate company growth.

Subpart F, which deals with the way that the US taxes income earned by foreign operations with US companies. It's very disruptive for companies.

 like working with clients who enjoy their work and have a positive attitude about their job. The more they enjoy it, the more enthusiastic they are about doing it right.

Making partner. It's great recognition for what you worked so hard to achieve. I made partner during an economic downturn, which made it even more rewarding.

Be as responsive as possible to client needs. They expect it from us, so I expect it from my team.

Get as much experience in as many diverse situations as possible, so that you become more adept at taking on new challenges.