Cathy Han, CPA

Critic
DISC Type : C

Director, Accounting Policy at Apollo Global Management, Inc.

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Cathy Han is the Director of Accounting Policy at Apollo Global Management and a licensed CPA. With a Masters degree from the University of Illinois, her expertise spans complex accounting issues, financial reporting for investment funds, and leading the implementation of new U. S. GAAP standards.

Outside of her corporate role, Cathy is passionate about mentorship and community impact. She serves as a career mentor for StreetWise Partners, a program dedicated to helping adults advance their careers and change the trajectory of their lives. She is also a proud "Illini" alumna.

She has a strong interest in the post-pandemic economic transformation and the future of remote work.

Personality Overview

Critic

Precise

Negotiator

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Accounting Policy
As Director at Apollo, she is an expert in accounting policy, having previously implemented revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease (ASC 842) standards.
Career Mentorship
Volunteers as a career mentor for StreetWise Partners, demonstrating a passion for helping adults on their professional journeys and making a tangible difference.
Complex Transactions
Her experience at PwC in the Deals and Accounting Advisory group involved advising clients on complex issues like IPOs, divestitures, and debt offerings.

Media Appearances

Cathy has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Director, Accounting Policy at Apollo Global Management, Inc.
3-2022 - 1-2024
Associate Director, Accounting Policy at Apollo Global Management, Inc.
1-2018 - 3-2022
Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy at The D. E. Shaw Group
8-2017 - 12-2017
Deals Senior Associate at PwC
8-2015 - 7-2017
Experienced Associate at PwC

Education

2014 - 2015
Master's degree from Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science - BS from Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Insights For Selling To Cathy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cathy is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cathy

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cathy move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Cathy take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Cathy

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