Meet Destiny Hartmann, CPA – CTCPA Women to Watch Award Winner
Destiny Hartmann, CPA
Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP
Destiny is a tax manager at Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP, providing tax services to a variety of clients in the environmental, technology, and medical space. She also assists with international reporting and filings. Destiny is co-chair of her firm’s Women’s Group, helps with onboarding, training, and development, and is a mentor to several young colleagues. Additionally, she is a member of the CTCPA Advisory Council and is chair of the Hartford New & Young Professionals Cabinet. Destiny was recently selected as one of 30 participants for the 2024 AICPA Leadership Academy.
What inspired you to pursue the CPA career path?
I knew since my first accounting class in high school that I wanted to pursue a career in the profession. Growing up in foster care, I knew that accounting would provide financial stability, something that I didn’t readily have. However, throughout college and into my early professional career I realized it was much more than that. It provides an opportunity for continuous growth, critical thinking and analysis, and the ability to connect and build meaningful relationships.
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of obtaining my CPA license after multiple attempts at the exam. I committed myself to seven months of rigorous study and discipline and achieved the goal I have been most focused on.
What is your next major goal?
My next major goal is to continuously improve my technical skills and focus more on a consulting and advisory role for my clients.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
My favorite thing outside of work is reading and collecting books. I especially love collecting special editions and thrifting for books. I also love to cook and spend time with my family.
Destiny is a member of the Engagement Team for the Prudence Crandall Center, a domestic violence organization in New Britain. Pictured is the Engagement Team at the organization's 50th anniversary celebration this past year.