The Debits and Credits Beta Alpha Psi and Society of Accounting Students Monthly Newsletter Issue #3. Vol #3. December 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Turner, CPA By: Brianna Kerrane Our former BAP and SAS President, Alexandra Turner, is a highly accomplished Scranton alumna. She graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, along with minors in Spanish and Business Leadership. In 2020, she furthered her education with a Master’s in Accountancy. Alexandra actively participated in various university clubs and organizations, including the Center for Service & Social Justice, Beta Alpha Psi, the Society of Accounting Students, and the Kania School of Management Student Advisory Board. Notably, she founded the Kania Women in Business Club and served as its executive chair, while also holding the position of secretary in the Business Club. For the Winter of 2019, Alexandra accepted an internship offer with PwC in the firm’s audit sector. Following graduation, Alexandra began her career at PwC as an assurance associate working in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector. Alexandra’s responsibilities included team collaboration for audits, providing feedback for coworkers, analyzing data, optimizing networking opportunities both inside and outside of the firm, and following risk management procedures. In the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector of PwC, the firm focuses on artificial intelligence companies, NFTs, 5G streaming content, and other advancements in the industry. This is a unique sector because there have been significant and rapid changes in the industry in the past several years, so PwC offers ample opportunities to explore the field. After gaining valuable experience at PwC and her CPA, Alexandra decided to change her career path to diversify her work experience, tackle new challenges, and improve her work-life balance. In June 2023, she accepted a position with Spotify as a Revenue Operations Analyst. Her role involves various responsibilities, with a major focus on closing accounts receivable ledgers monthly. On a daily basis, Alexandra focuses on billing processes, invoicing “Other Revenue Streams,” and supporting the Director Ads billing process. Additionally, she is tasked with evaluating billing processes across the company to identify implications or innovations for increased efficiencies.
