From training horses to CPA partner

Stephanie Kiewiet, ’16, went from training horses full time in Woodinville to making partner at Hutchinson & Walter, CPAs last year. Kiewiet began her journey at Cascadia College with the intention to transfer to the School of Business for a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

Through her involvement in the School and with Beta Alpha Psi, she met with a variety of accounting firms to learn what kind of environment she would want to work in post-grad. Kiewiet joined Hutchinson & Walter, CPAs in 2018 and steadily took on more responsibility under the mentorship of one of the managing partners.

“People who bring solutions rather than complaints stand out,” she said.

As a partner, Kiewiet is focused both on serving her clients and building a supportive workplace. Alongside her colleagues, she is working to create a culture of mentorship, continuing education and accessibility.

Read Kiewiet’s full story and her advice to future accountants in the UW Bothell alumni blog, “Leading with intention: Stephanie Kiewiet’s journey to CPA partner.”