This episode features by 27-year-old Accountant – Darren Sweeney, who has been working for an advisory firm called Resonate Business Consulting since 2016! Apart from traditional accounting work, he is involved a number of other areas which include advisory and setting up of small business or start-ups, creating corporate structures for tax purposes and preparing financial statements for companies.

Top Questions for Accountant:

• 1:13 – Why did you choose to become an accountant?

• 1:53 – Was there any hesitation in choosing this career path?

• 2:42 – What career options did you have after completing your accounting studies in university?

• 4:56 – Was it difficult to find a job after university?

• 6:40 – What is your favorite part of the job?

• 7:57 – What is the culture like in your company?

• 10:19 – Are you able to sustain a good work-life balance?

• 11:36 – Is the pay what you expected in this role?

• 12:39 – What is the expected starting salary?

• 13:02 – Is there significance salary increase over time or not?

• 13:45 – Does your current salary satisfy the lifestyle you have?

• 15:27 – Did you have any back-up options?

• 17:29 – If you had a chance go back in time during university, would you do anything differently?

• 20:45 – Any further advice to anyone who wants to pursuit a pathway of accounting?