Member Spotlight: Julian Harris
September 30, 2024
Julian Harris
Eastern Oregon University
2024 OSCPA Educational Foundation Recipient
OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship
Who or what inspired you to get where you are today?
My aunt and uncle have been the most inspiring to me as I pursue education and personal development. They have encouraged me to challenge myself and always remain positive in the face of adversity. I know that I wouldn’t be where I am without them!
How will you define success as a CPA?
Success as a CPA in my mind would be delivering vetted work that could contribute to the success of my clients or my employer. I also think contributing to the profession, community, and all the organizations that helped me obtain my education would be a personal success.
Tell us how you achieved one of your most recent professional goals.
One of my most recent professional goals was interning with a firm in Boise, Idaho. This, like all internships, was secured through a long process that started with applications during the school year and involved many interviews. I’m so thankful for the work experience I obtained through this internship and happy that I committed to the many, many applications. This internship brought me into a tight knit team in the accounting department and introduced me to a company that truly values their employees!
What are you most passionate about?
I’m passionate about the outdoors, learning, and pushing myself in all aspects of life. Exercise has always helped me through the school year as it reduces stress and provides for a time to think.