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 Navigator of the Profession – David E. Duprey, CPA
1. What made you decide to enter the accounting profession? Actually, my goal when I entered college was to obtain a business degree and then immediately proceed to law school. However, I found that I really liked my accounting and finance classes and was fortunate to find a part time job at a local accounting firm. I enjoyed the work, the people and while limited, the interaction with clients. 2. As a member in Business & Industry, what does the CPA designation mean to you? The CPA designation allows me a certain level of recognition when I'm first introduced to new members of management or customers. Obviously, recognition of some level of expected accounting, finance and business acumen given by the CPA designation needs to be quickly supported with some meaningful actions. 3. What interests or activities are you involved in outside of work? Being involved with three not-for-profit Boards, my local church's Administration Commission and fundraising for the Detroit Goodfellows absorbs a fair amount of my time outside of Comerica. I continue to stay active in the activities of our three children, including various fundraising programs in which they are involved. 4. What community service involvement(s) have been the most meaningful to you and why? To me, the most rewarding community service involves activities that are focused on helping children learn, made to feel wanted or assisted where those basic essentials are not always available. I'm a firm believer that we need to do everything possible to protect, teach and reward our youth. 5. How has your financial institution responded in light of the economic challenges facing business in Michigan? Comerica remains focused on serving and expanding our Michigan customer base. We were founded in Detroit over 160 years ago and have successfully navigated numerous economic challenges that have confronted our state. While Comerica is not unaffected by these economic challenges, we are working every day with our existing customers to meet their needs and to expand our presence with new customers throughout our Michigan markets. 6. What advice do you have for those considering entering the CPA profession? Despite having exited the public accounting profession several years ago after a 25-plus year career at a Big Four accounting firm, I would encourage any accounting student with the desire and interest to pursue the CPA profession. My role at Comerica, which I thoroughly enjoy, would not have been offered to me without my experience in public accounting. |
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