Ethan Olson, Cpa
About Ethan Olson, Cpa
Ethan Olson is a CPA and the Director II of Financial Reporting at Protective Life in Birmingham, Alabama. He has extensive experience in financial reporting and assurance, having worked at PwC in various roles for several years before joining Protective Life in 2019.
Work at Protective Life
Ethan Olson has been employed at Protective Life since 2019, where he holds the position of Director II in Financial Reporting. His role involves overseeing financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Olson has contributed to the company's financial operations for five years, focusing on enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining Protective Life, Ethan Olson worked at PwC for a total of six years. He began as an Assurance Intern in 2012 and progressed to Assurance Associate from 2013 to 2016. He then served as an Assurance Senior Associate from 2016 to 2019, followed by a brief tenure as an Assurance Manager in 2019. His experience at PwC provided him with extensive knowledge in audit and assurance services.
Internship Experience
Ethan Olson gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. He worked as an Internal Audit Intern at Books A Million in 2012 for three months, followed by a Finance Intern position at the same company in 2013 for another three months. Additionally, he interned at Wilkins Miller Hieronymus LLC as an Assurance Intern in 2010 for two months. These internships helped him build a foundation in finance and auditing.
Education and Expertise
Ethan Olson earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from the University of Alabama, completing his degree from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting from the same institution, which he completed in 2013. His academic background has equipped him with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.