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In just a few days, I’ll be boarding a plane in Philly, crossing the Atlantic, and arriving in Manchester, UK for a 6 week work exchange with our fellow IGAF Firm, Hurst.  I am so excited for this opportunity to experience public accounting in the United Kingdom, learn about IFRS, and get to know the people of Hurst!

I have already been assigned 3 buddies:  Gemma, Amanda, and Alex.  Gemma actually was part of the exchange between Moore Colson and Hurst and she worked in Atlanta for 6 weeks last year.  So she really understands what I’m in for!  They’ll be similar to our buddies when we first start at M&A in that they’ll help to show me the ropes and be available to answer any questions I have.  We’ve already been in contact and making plans for while I’ll be over there.  They’re all so nice (just like everyone at M&A!!!) and they’ve already made me feel very welcome and part of the Hurst team!  I can’t wait to meet them all in person!

My first day of work will be Tuesday, May 5th.  I’ll be arriving in Manchester on Saturday, May 2nd and will spend the days up to my first day of work getting settled into my apartment in Manchester and getting to know Gemma, Amanda, Alex, and Simon.  I believe they have lots of fun sightseeing planned for the first weekend to help me get acquainted with my new home!  Here’s a link to the apartment where I’ll be staying:  http://www.qualitylets.com/printersclose.html.  I think it looks wonderful! 

I’ll also be getting a car while I’m over there and learning how to drive on the other side of the road.  Stay tuned for my road adventures…

I can’t believe I’ll be leaving my M&A family for 6 weeks…I’m going to miss everyone so much!  I am so grateful for this opportunity and I want everyone to share in the experience with me!  Watch for my weekly updates on this blog and please feel free to post comments and send questions!  I’d love for this to be an interactive experience for all of us and if there is anything you are wondering or would like me to try and learn while I’m in England, I am more than willing to give it a shot!

Thanks to everyone who’s been helping me get ready for this trip.  Especially thank you to Terry for setting up the exchange!  Thank you to Katie and Suzanne for making sure I have all the paperwork and travel documents for the trip!  Thank you to Jim and Megan for helping me set up my blog!  And thank you to all of you for your support on this trip!

Stay tuned for weekly updates, pictures, and more!

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