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Ted Schlomann is an accountant on Long Island. He first started as an intern at the age of 21. He attended Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He has been working as an accountant at a local firm for the last 10 years. Approximately six years ago he passed the CPA exam. He is a partner within his firm and also helps manage the staff. He is a very social person which helps him excel as an accountant. He travels upstate, to New York City and all over Long Island to meet with clients.

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Ted Schlomann,32, is from Bellmore, New York.
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Schlomann arrives for his long day during tax season at 8:30 AM.
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He first meets with a client to gather information about tax returns. 
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During the meeting he helps plan with the client for the upcoming year.
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The hectic tax season has Schlomann work around 65 hours a week compared to his normal 40 hour week.
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Schlomann does audits not-for-profit and prepares financial statements for most of his day.
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He has two computer screens up to help prepare tax returns.
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Schlomann has a lot of work on board as he is anxious to finish and go camping with his children.
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After meeting with clients he often jokes and says “your handshake is tougher than tax season.” No matter how firm the handshake is.
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Schlomann’s long day is over when he finishes his work for the day. Some days he finishes early, others he stays late into the night. 

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