Roan Benitez
If you don't know what you're passion is, just try stuff.
As someone who has enjoyed mathematics since her eighth grade, Roan was initially disappointed to find that accounting generally requires basic math operation skills. She was even surprised that calculators are permitted. However, she later learned to appreciate this, understanding that there are mo
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As someone who has enjoyed mathematics since her eighth grade, Roan was initially disappointed to find that accounting generally requires basic math operation skills. She was even surprised that calculators are permitted. However, she later learned to appreciate this, understanding that there are more complex accounting concepts, taxes, and laws to worry about.
Just like most CPA aspirants, she dreamt of working for one of the Big 4 firms despite its "cost." So, as soon as she received her Philippine CPA license, Roan joined PwC's team handling expatriate tax services for both Philippine and US taxes. However, after figuring out what she truly wanted and how to pursue her career, she decided to join Dark Horse CPAs.
This move might have surprised her friends and colleagues, considering it was unconventional and challenging. After all, she would be working with clients and a team of different nationalities and time zones. But her dream of working anywhere in the world someday outweighed the difficulties.
Just when she thought she had figured out everything in her life, including her career path, she was presented with an opportunity to explore other options within the firm, joining the PH team's operations. True to her favorite quote of "just trying stuff," she grabbed the opportunity, only to discover a hidden talent and passion for it.
Outside of her work in taxes and operations, she enjoys spending time in the kitchen. She even bought an oven to hone her skills. So far, her specialty (according to her Papa) is slightly burnt oatmeal cookies, perfected through YouTube tutorials. In her free time, she enjoys reading online novels, watching American sitcoms on Netflix, and browsing memes online.
Suzi Drennen is the most knowledgeable, conscientious, and responsive CPA I have ever known—which is why I’ve stayed with her for more than 10 years. She is honest, has always gotten back to me quickly even at the height of tax season, and has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. The icing on the cake is that Suzi’s easy to work with and on top of that, a great person! She and her firm are tops!
