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Virtual Rolodex with Antoinette Mosley, Future CPA
Episode Summary
In this special episode of TXCPA Houston Virtual Rolodex, Kristie Ondracek welcomes Antoinette Mosley, a recent University of Houston–Downtown graduate, new audit associate, and CPA exam candidate.
Antoinette shares her inspiring journey from working in customer service during COVID while raising a young child to earning her accounting degree magna cum laude and launching her career in public accounting. She opens up about navigating motherhood, full-time work, CPA exam preparation, and the importance of community, delegation, and self-leadership along the way.
This episode is a must-listen for CPA candidates, young professionals, and anyone balancing big goals with real life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
???? Why Antoinette Chose Accounting
During COVID, Antoinette decided to return to school after realizing she wanted a professional career working with people—not just customer service—leading her from finance to audit through internships and career fairs.
???? What Life Is Really Like in Audit
She describes a supportive, team-based firm culture where mistakes are part of growth—not something to fear.
???? How She Balanced School, Motherhood & Leadership
Antoinette treated her life like a business—serving as the “CEO” of her own world while holding leadership roles, maintaining a strong GPA, and raising her daughter.
???? Smart Delegation as a Survival Skill
She emphasizes the importance of outsourcing what you can—like groceries or cleaning—to protect mental energy and time.
???? How She Studies for the CPA Exam
Her CPA strategy includes:
· Strict bedtime for her daughter
· Nightly Zoom study sessions
· Accountability partners
· Flexible intensity based on busy season
???? A Powerful Reminder for CPA Candidates
Your clients will never ask how many times you took the exam—they only care that you earned those three letters: CPA
About the Guest
Antoinette Mosley is a University of Houston–Downtown graduate (Class of 2025), audit associate, and CPA exam candidate. A working mom and first-generation professional, she represents the future of the accounting profession—bringing resilience, leadership, and determination to everything she does.
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By Kristie OndracekEpisode Summary
In this special episode of TXCPA Houston Virtual Rolodex, Kristie Ondracek welcomes Antoinette Mosley, a recent University of Houston–Downtown graduate, new audit associate, and CPA exam candidate.
Antoinette shares her inspiring journey from working in customer service during COVID while raising a young child to earning her accounting degree magna cum laude and launching her career in public accounting. She opens up about navigating motherhood, full-time work, CPA exam preparation, and the importance of community, delegation, and self-leadership along the way.
This episode is a must-listen for CPA candidates, young professionals, and anyone balancing big goals with real life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
???? Why Antoinette Chose Accounting
During COVID, Antoinette decided to return to school after realizing she wanted a professional career working with people—not just customer service—leading her from finance to audit through internships and career fairs.
???? What Life Is Really Like in Audit
She describes a supportive, team-based firm culture where mistakes are part of growth—not something to fear.
???? How She Balanced School, Motherhood & Leadership
Antoinette treated her life like a business—serving as the “CEO” of her own world while holding leadership roles, maintaining a strong GPA, and raising her daughter.
???? Smart Delegation as a Survival Skill
She emphasizes the importance of outsourcing what you can—like groceries or cleaning—to protect mental energy and time.
???? How She Studies for the CPA Exam
Her CPA strategy includes:
· Strict bedtime for her daughter
· Nightly Zoom study sessions
· Accountability partners
· Flexible intensity based on busy season
???? A Powerful Reminder for CPA Candidates
Your clients will never ask how many times you took the exam—they only care that you earned those three letters: CPA
About the Guest
Antoinette Mosley is a University of Houston–Downtown graduate (Class of 2025), audit associate, and CPA exam candidate. A working mom and first-generation professional, she represents the future of the accounting profession—bringing resilience, leadership, and determination to everything she does.