Growing up, Durran Dunn, CPA, had drive and discipline, but he didn’t have any aspiration of using those qualities to become a CPA. He didn’t even know what a CPA was. Dunn, now a partner in Bennett Thrasher's Risk Advisory Services practice, based in greater Atlanta, overcame “whiplash” in the form of two moves – from Jamaica to New York, from New York to Mississippi – and now mentors students on the merits of the profession. In addition to sharing strategies for success, Dunn spoke about the high-profile-yet-anonymous role he had at a Major League Baseball stadium. He was a social media and <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UzW1aJXRUw" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">YouTube sensation</a>, even though his identity was hidden by a full bodysuit. What you’ll learn from this episode: <ul> <li>Dunn’s introduction to the accounting profession.</li> <li>The cultural whiplash he experienced, twice, upon leaving his native Jamaica.</li> <li>The running role Dunn performed for about seven years at a Major League Baseball stadium.</li> <li>Dunn’s path from not knowing what a CPA was to becoming a firm partner.</li> <li>Details of Dunn’s service on the AICPA’s Board of Examiners.</li> <li>Why he is passionate about volunteering and mentoring young accounting candidates.</li> <li>His emphasis on discipline – a message he shares with student groups. </li> </ul>

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