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Jerry Goldman Discusses Importance of Having An Understanding of Accounting And The Numbers That Make A Business Run

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title: Jerry Goldman - Interview - Ernst & Young
date: 2007-11-16
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Jerry Goldman is a senior tax partner at Ernst & Young. Goldman began his career in audit at Arthur Young before swtiching to the tax field. Arthur Young merged with Ernst and Whinney in 1989 to become Ernst & Young.

During this interview, Goldman discusses his personal and professional background and how his career in tax at Ernst & Young has given him perpetual opportunities for growth. Goldman also took the time to explain some basic concepts in accounting and stated that anyone who plans on being in the business world should have an understanding of accounting basics.

Jerry Goldman received his underegraduate degree from Cornell University and his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.