Accounting majorAssurance Staff, Ernst & Young, LLP
Evan Kelly ’20, an accounting major, works in EY’s Financial Services Assurance practice at their office in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kelly became a licensed CPA in January, working with a couple of major insurance clients and auditing EY’s investment portfolios.
“I chose this field because I enjoyed studying accounting at Asbury,” said Kelly. “I find joy in my vocation by interacting with my team members and getting to build relationships with them.”
His time at Asbury has shaped the way he views his career, thinking of his place at EY not only as a job, but also a mission field.
“I have learned that this career path can be very consuming of my time and frustrating at times,” said Kelly. “But I know that this job is ultimately my mission field at this moment in my life so I try to make sure I am reflecting Christ at all times, whether that is towards my coworkers or clients.”
The education Kelly received during his time at Asbury has played a foundational role in shaping his career.
“I was pushed to learn as much as possible about accounting and business,” he said. “Many times, I have been able to recall lessons I learned in classes and apply them to real experiences throughout my career.”
Kelly credits not only the professors at Asbury’s Dayton School of Business, but also his baseball coach for helping shape him into the person he is today.
“My accounting professors, Prof. Walsh and Prof. Graves, were both instrumental in helping me realize that I wanted to pursue a career in accounting. They also helped equip me with what I needed to learn to get a head start in my career,” said Kelly. “Dr. Lewis impacted showed me that my job is in my mission field and to have that mindset every day. My baseball coach, Coach Cervantes, also made a great impact on me and helped mold me on and off the field during my time at Asbury.”