Meet Megan D’Alessandro, CPA – CTCPA Women to Watch Award Winner

What inspired you to pursue the CPA career path?
Both of my parents are CPAs. Seeing their success as I was growing up sparked my interest in the profession. After that, I took an accounting course in high school that I truly enjoyed. From there I knew that was what I wanted to pursue and declared accounting as my major at UConn. Fun fact – my older brother is also a CPA!

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? 
One of my most significant professional achievements is being accepted into Deloitte’s National Office rotational program. It is a competitive application process and a privilege to be participating and working alongside Deloitte leaders that are specialists in their field. It provides me with the opportunity to continue developing my technical accounting skills and leverage those experiences to add value to my clients and the professionals on my teams.

What is your next major goal?
My next major goal would be to work toward a promotion to managing director or partner at Deloitte while continuing to support younger professionals and foster a true sense of community at Deloitte. I am deeply grateful to my leaders and mentors for laying the groundwork and paving the way for me to shape my own career and work toward these goals.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
Outside of work I cherish spending quality time with my family, boyfriend, and my two-year-old French Bulldog! I have a passion for gardening, travelling, and staying active, all which contribute to my overall wellbeing and work-life balance.