Meet Kathleen E. McKeon, CPA – CTCPA Women's Awards Winner – Experienced Leader
Kathleen E. McKeon, CPA
Gitlin & Company, LLC
As a Partner at Gitlin & Company, LLC, Kathleen works with a variety of clients providing a diverse range of tax and accounting services. She is also responsible for the firm’s tax season internship program.
What inspired you to pursue the CPA career path?
Initially, my interest was psychology. I wanted to help people solve problems. With the idea of one day being self-employed, I decided to take a few business classes, which developed my interest in accounting and a course study change to accounting. On a similar scale, providing accounting services for clients is essentially helping them solve problems.
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of becoming a CPA. I did not do well on my first attempt at the CPA Exam and there was a point in time where I truly thought I would not become a CPA. I came to realize I am a hands-on learner and what I needed was to work in the profession to fully understand the knowledge being tested on the exams. I am grateful I did not give up.
What is your next major goal?
My next major goal is to become a Certified Valuation Analyst so that I can offer business valuation services. I am currently in the process of obtaining my CVA certification.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
I enjoy the challenge of weightlifting and am grateful for all the mental toughness I have developed as a result. There is a great feeling of accomplishment in knowing I lifted a weight that my brain initially told me I could not lift.