New Heights: Emma Dugan, CPA, Deloitte CalCPA's record 45,000th member.

• Position: Final entry

Best advice you've received.

Once I was really stressed about a deadline, and someone asked me if my worrying helped the situation. I realized that worrying doesn't actually help anything, so now whenever I'm stressed about something, I ask myself this question and it helps me calm down.

If you weren't a CPA, you'd be ...

Maybe a lawyer? Probably Beyonce's lawyer.

In five years, you will be...

Still a CPA!

Greatest thrill: Passing the CPA Exam or being our 45,000th member?

Oh, close call. Tie?

Why a CPA?

Honestly I just really loved my first accounting class and the rest is history! I think the work we do in public accounting is really important and I'm happy I can contribute.

What are your...