Ask5: Accounting Pathways: Career Insights and Industry Challenges with Ann DeLucco, BST & Co. CPAs, LLP

Join “Accounting Pathways: Career Insights and Industry Challenges,” an insightful conversation where we will interview Ann DeLucco, Partner in BST & Co. CPAs, LLP. This session will delve into the essential skills and qualifications necessary for aspiring accountants. We’ll also discuss professional development opportunities, the biggest challenges currently facing the accounting industry, such as regulatory changes, technological advancements, and increased competition, and how firms are addressing these issues. Discover significant trends and changes in the industry over the past few years and gain strategies for staying updated and adaptable. Finally, receive some practical advice for early-career accountants on advancing within their organizations and positioning themselves for greater responsibilities and promotions.

Bio:  For more than a decade, Ann DeLucco has been serving clients in the not-for-profit, government, and healthcare sectors at BST. Throughout her career, she has specialized in audit and financial advisory services and regularly oversees audits and reviews conducted for clients. A partner at the firm, Ann is also a leader of BST’s Not-for-Profit team, a sector she is particularly knowledgeable of and passionate about.

Originally from Delmar, NY, Ann now calls Colonie home with her husband and dog. In her free time, she loves to follow her favorite sports teams and to spend time on the lake in the summer.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Fordham University
• Master of Business Administration – Fordham University

Membership and Volunteerism

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member