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Balancing between Bits and Bookkeeping: The IT Professional Who Had Wanted to Become an Accountant
Balancing between Bits and Bookkeeping
The IT Professional Who Had Wanted to Become an Accountant
What do you do when you want to pursue a technical education but face obstacles? Certainly not become a boring, dusty accountant, right? In my case, that's exactly what happened. I found economics and administration interesting. While I thought I could do accounting well and applied for the position of assistant accountant, my life took a second turn. Uniquely, this led me into the realm of technology. The narrative of an IT professional originally aspiring to be an accountant unravels this story.
This book outlines office life at an accounting firm over the past forty years. It portrays the challenging and amusing moments etched in my experiences. What lingers most vividly are the interactions with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Though there were trying times, I was fortunate to have supportive colleagues and trusting managers. This book recounts this remarkably beautiful period.
Peter van Es has been working in various IT roles at the accounting firm EY since 1981. Throughout his journey, he has witnessed the unfolding of numerous transformations, from the rise of personal computers to the dawn of the internet era. He has lived through the transition from a paper-centric environment to a digital landscape. And yet, all these changes were embraced as opportunities for continuous personal development.
The IT Professional Who Had Wanted to Become an Accountant
What do you do when you want to pursue a technical education but face obstacles? Certainly not become a boring, dusty accountant, right? In my case, that's exactly what happened. I found economics and administration interesting. While I thought I could do accounting well and applied for the position of assistant accountant, my life took a second turn. Uniquely, this led me into the realm of technology. The narrative of an IT professional originally aspiring to be an accountant unravels this story.
This book outlines office life at an accounting firm over the past forty years. It portrays the challenging and amusing moments etched in my experiences. What lingers most vividly are the interactions with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Though there were trying times, I was fortunate to have supportive colleagues and trusting managers. This book recounts this remarkably beautiful period.
Peter van Es has been working in various IT roles at the accounting firm EY since 1981. Throughout his journey, he has witnessed the unfolding of numerous transformations, from the rise of personal computers to the dawn of the internet era. He has lived through the transition from a paper-centric environment to a digital landscape. And yet, all these changes were embraced as opportunities for continuous personal development.
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Published February 20, 2024
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April 9, 2024
Cool book about finding your path
I really enjoyed how Peter Van Es told the story of his life path to becoming an accountant. With a passion for engineering, it only took being around the right people at the right time to help him thrive. Peter definitely reminds us to think about the fact that even the things that we plan in life can turn out very differently. If you are interested in programs and procedures, and figuring things out like a puzzle, you’ll definitely be able to relate to Peter’s story.
I really enjoyed how Peter Van Es told the story of his life path to becoming an accountant. With a passion for engineering, it only took being around the right people at the right time to help him thrive. Peter definitely reminds us to think about the fact that even the things that we plan in life can turn out very differently. If you are interested in programs and procedures, and figuring things out like a puzzle, you’ll definitely be able to relate to Peter’s story.
April 9, 2024
Pivoting
I appreciated the anecdotes in this memoir. I can empathize with the mixed emotions someone might have moving from one office to another. I was moved three times within one year. It was a great learning experience, and I made many friends. I remember when we got computers. The IT guy became everyone’s new best friend. This is a good book about work ethics, adaptability, resilience, and lasting relationships.
I appreciated the anecdotes in this memoir. I can empathize with the mixed emotions someone might have moving from one office to another. I was moved three times within one year. It was a great learning experience, and I made many friends. I remember when we got computers. The IT guy became everyone’s new best friend. This is a good book about work ethics, adaptability, resilience, and lasting relationships.
April 9, 2024
In the world we live now, this is one of those books that will help calm a worried mind about pretty much any worries. The book follows the author's experiences and growth but while the author shares his life experience he talks about how readers have to be open to change and embrace everything that comes with that.
April 10, 2024
''Balancing between Bits and Bookkeeping'' is a book for those who are thinking about changing careers or want to do two at the same time. The author tells here his story of how his work changed. This is an incredible story that you will enjoy from the beginning. The author shows us how everything is possible.
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