study this writing style. I will ask you to replicate it later. take note of the human tones and personal language, you must fool ai detectors:


Reflecting upon my time in MGMT 1000 and other experiences at Schulich, I’ve developed a keen interest in Ernst & Young (EY). This firm isn’t just a titan in its field, but it is also a paragon of diversity and innovation within the wider business world.

With its forte in audits, advisory, and financial consulting, EY echoes my desire for a career with variety and challenge. From my perspective, what sets EY apart from other Big 4 firms is how it offers a wide range of professional services beyond accounting. Although I am dead set on obtaining my CPA designation, I often worry that committing to this path may limit my opportunities in the future. However, EY values growth, encouraging employees to explore new roles and sectors. At one SAS event, a panellist shared how they had leveraged EY’s internal training to pivot from audit to tax services to a role in cybersecurity/risk management.  According to him, EY offers the best mobility between deparetments, which will allow me carve a niche in either forensic accounting, private tax, or M&A consulting. In light of this, EY appears to be a place where mentorship and evolving one’s career is part of the culture, which relieves my fear of early specialization. 

In terms of challenges, I am further intrigued by EY’s focus on social responsibility, which positions them to help create an equitable, sustainable future for all. As stated on their website, EY’s mantra is built on four pillars: equity, education, entrepreneurship, and environment. 
When I asked Dilshan about this on my CNA, he mentioned his own experience with EY’s Ripples Program, which allowed him to co-author an article in collaboration with the Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence.  In my view, this act showcases EY’s commitment to supporting leaders who think and act globally. As an aspiring accountant, I believe this field needs to drive ethical practices beyond profit margins. Therefore, EY’s initiatives like Ripples, NextGen Academy, and the Entrepreneur Of The Year program are crucial stepping stones for bringing positive change to Canada and beyond. Even as a first-year student, I am eager to begin participating in EY’s Sustainable Investment Challenge and Elevate You Conference this winter, which I learned about recently from campus recruiter Mariam Rafiq.

Considering everything I’ve learned, EY has emerged as the ideal platform to catapult my career. The presentations from Cindy Rzepecki and Ambika Maheshwari have painted a picture of a dynamic workplace, where anyone could thrive amidst diverse and high-performing teams. They conveyed that EY’s appeal extends well beyond the promise of job flexibility—it’s an environment ripe with global opportunities, preparing its workforce for the demands of the future. As I reflect on my future, I see myself embodying the versatility that EY champions—a fusion of analytical prowess with effective teamwork and communication. Here, this firm is a pathway marked by consistent growth, creativity, and a secure future.

Please reflect on what you heard from the business people who visited our class during the term and those who you interviewed as part of the career networking assignment, as well as your own experience on the NBTA assignment:
What do you see as the pros and cons of a corporate career?
What do you see as the pros and cons of a career as an entrepreneur?
Which career appeals to you most, and why?

In a world where the tension between individuality and conformity is ever-present, choosing between entrepreneurship and a corporate career is often a dilemma to work for oneself or to work for someone else. On one hand, entrepreneurship brings the potential for great risks and rewards, offering one the freedom to start and scale a new business venture. On the other hand, corporate jobs provide a more linear trajectory, where one navigates established hierarchies to earn a steady incomes and promotions. Against this backdrop, I aim to choose the path that aligns best with the life I wish to author for myself.

Looking at a corporate career, the most obvious draw is the job stability, professional training, and structured work environment. At first glance, an office career may seem dull or repressive, where passion is stifled under strict routines and procedures. However, corporate cultures today now offer better work-life balances for employees, including personalized career development, increased flexibility and mobility, comprehensive benefits, alumni networks, etc. For everyone I’ve spoken in accounting, EY and PWC are well known for their supportive mentorship, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative team projects. Yet still, the corporate world, particularly in high-finance, can be a harsh environment. Kelvin Ng shared during my networking assignment that job stability and consistent working hours aren’t always part of the package. For him, working in investment banking at CIBC was miserable due to cutthroat competition and 70-80 hour work weeks. This, he said, stifled work relationships, leading to a toxic work atmosphere, limited control over ones work, and a weak sense of purpose or vision.

Conversely, the allure of working as an entrepreneur is found in the deep sense of purpose and fulfillment that comes from starting a business from scratch. Unlike corporate employees, entrepreneurs are never forced to work on unfulfilling projects or deal with constricting deadlines. As self-motivated individuals, entrepreneurs have full autonomy over their time, allowing them to chase their passions, develop innovative solutions, and achieve financial success. My experience with the NBTA project was a testament to this, as I enjoyed the every-step of the creative process – from the initial product development all the way to pitching our vision to potential investors. However,