I come from what would be considered an ‘unusual background’ within the industry... Despite not studying Accounting, I was able to use the foundational skills I learnt in both degrees and transfer this to everyday work.
I provide an outline of the Jobs I intend to prioritize that day to my supervisor and manager, this gives me an opportunity to provide any updates on the current tasks, be briefed on any new client engagements or receive any new information that has come in relating to my current workflow.
Thomas Nguyen completed a Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology) at The University of Sydney in 2018 and is now working as a Financial Crime & Forensic Services, Risk Consulting at PwC.
In tax law, there are lots of abstract concepts and the legislation can be quite convoluted at times. This means that analytical and logical deduction is essential.
What I love most about working at KPMG is the networking opportunities. Whether it’s a client or other people around the office, it’s always interesting to get to know other people from all walks of life.