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Susan Speirs, CPA

“You can never go wrong with the Toll House pie at The Dodo, heated enough for the chocolate chips to melt with a healthy dose of whipped cream. A close second is warm, fresh rhubarb pie with a hint of almond extract. Third place is warm apple pie with a slice of sharp cheese slipped under the top crust.”

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Marci Butterfield grew up in Holladay as the third of seven children. After graduating from Skyline High School, Marci went to the University of Utah for two semesters before getting married. Marci became a real estate agent which, she says, was extremely difficult as mortgage rates were as high as 15 percent. She went back to college as a mom with five children and had her sixth child during while a college student and graduated with a degree in accounting as well as an MBA. For 20 years, Marci has taught at the University of Utah and advised Beta Alpha Psi. Marci and her husband (who is also a CPA) have six children and 16 grandchildren.

What led you to become an accountant? Getting my CPA was the ultimate achievement that made my education and experience relevant. The process was extremely difficult, as I had six young children and was working at Arthur Andersen. I could not have done it without the support of my family. Having my CPA has opened so many doors of opportunity. I could not have been successful in my career without this credential. It was worth all of the pain and sacrifice, and I am so glad that I survived the process.