Liz Farr shares how profound personal loss shaped her relationship with work and the accounting profession. After receiving three days of bereavement leave during tax season, she returned to mandatory work and postponed her brother’s memorial service, having internalized that pushing through was simply part of being a CPA. Her reflections invite firm owners to reconsider rigid policies, embrace flexibility, and lead with empathy.
Haley Kershner
March 3, 2026