How do you gain a competitive edge entering the financial marketplace? “The programs offered at JWU focus on preparing students to be successful,” says Tiffany. “That gave me an advantage stepping into my career.”Accounting Alum: Tiffany Sy, CPA ‘01Audit managerErnst & Young Ernst & Young to Bank RI, & Back AgainAfter graduation, Tiffany gained public accounting experience as an assurance manger for Ernst and Young, where many of her clients represented Fortune 500 companies.Then, as senior vice president and controller for BankRI, she handled Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting and the bank’s overall accounting functions.Moving forward at Ernst & Young, Tiffany hopes her efforts will help restore confidence in the banking industry.