This would involve me downloading a client’s prefill report from the ATO portal and going through each section to see if there’s anything I must look at, while simultaneously looking at the work papers given to me by the client and working through each document and inputting the details into the tax return.
Over the past year, my ability to develop as a young professional has been greatly supported by my seniors, who are always available and ready to assist me in my personal development.
In my opinion, the importance of an internship lies in the career that you ultimately want to pursue. If your future career demands experience, then taking on internships is the right thing to do.
As a Business Analyst, I spend time gaining knowledge in the area in which we need to develop so that I can answer questions that could be raised on the subject.
To wrap up the day, I went through the review points that a manager provided for another company tax return that I had prepared. After updating all the files for the relevant adjustments, I send the document back to the manager for them to approve and pass it on to the Partner for final approval.
Consultant. People and Change team in Consulting (Brisbane)
I’m working on a technology implementation project... which has approximately 8 different streams of work (including HR, Change Management, Procurement, Technology, etc.).
The most rewarding part of my job is watching the staff I work with and mentor grow into strong professionals, getting their CA qualification, learning how to work with clients, learning how to become advisors and strong auditors.