The D&S Experience
There are a number of factors that contribute to defining the D&S work experience. First, the environment at any firm is shaped by the people who work there. At D&S, we are very proud that the members of our firm bring a variety of experiences, cultures and educational backgrounds to the D&S environment.
The structure of our firm is another significant factor that affects the experience of working at D&S. Our “Shareholder-Associate” format, comparable to a law firm approach, avoids the bureaucracy of the pyramid structure used by traditional accounting firms. Our firm structure facilitates mentoring and counseling between our most experienced members and those associates who are newer to the profession. With shareholder guidance and support, our associates become more directly involved in servicing our clients than they would in a traditional accounting firm environment.
At D&S, we further support the advancement of our associates be encouraging them to attain professional certifications, such as their CPA and/or law license. We also encourage them to pursue advanced degrees in taxation or law.
Finally, in association with several local universities, D&S hires undergraduate accounting sudents as part of our Cooperative Education Program. We have an extremely successful track record in developing the skills of these students. In fact, upon graduation, most of them make the decision to join our firm – a decision that further reflects the quality of the D&S experience.
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