Get To Know MORE about Chad Abbas.

We recently had the chance to catch up with Tax Partner, Chad Abbas.  He shared his thoughts on leadership, the accounting industry and the importance of communication skills.

What are some of the more important leadership lessons you’ve learned in your career?
I’ve learned to hold true to what I believe in.  The business environment can be tough, but you will be successful if you are able to not sacrifice those things that are most important to you.

Why accounting?  What brought you to this career and what do you like most about it?
I really enjoy working with people.  I get a lot of satisfaction from knowing that what I do every day helps people – whether those people are part of a business, an individual or a colleague!

Why BP?  What differentiates this firm for you?
Top to bottom there is a genuine care and concern for our clients and each other within this firm.  That passion for helping others is something that I not only relate to but it brings me in the door everyday ready to get to work!

What do you look for when you hire?
When someone makes it through the education systems that we typically recruit from, we know they have the technical background that it takes.  So, it really comes down to their communication skills and job experience.  And out of those things, we can give them the experience so it’s imperative that they can communicate and relate well to our clients.

How would you summarize your leadership philosophy?
You know, I try to keep an even keel most of the time.  I think that by not letting my highs get too high and my lows too low, I am able to set the tone for my team and lead by example.

What advice would you give someone getting out of school right now?
I would tell them to go after what they enjoy rather than what they think will bring wealth or prestige.  Your chance of success is so much greater when you genuinely enjoy what you do.