This week's CPA of Ohio is Ilka Brown, CPA, tax expert lead at Turbo Tax.

Is there a piece of life advice someone gave you that really resonated?

“I think good advice from history is to persevere and don’t give up. If you put your mind to something just keep on doing it, if it’s something that you want to do, go after it. Don’t be deterred.”

What's your favorite part about being a CPA?

“Every business needs accountants, so you can go anywhere and be of assistance. You’re needed everywhere. You can go into nonprofit, you can go into government or business. It brings a lot of diversity.”