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PwC 5
from Your Future 2022
by Ian Coles
Flexibility. Success. You can have both at PwC
leaders, through co-op, internship, scholarship, and associate programmes.
Kenya Simons started with PwC Bermuda as an intern in 2017 and is now a senior associate who has successfully completed her CPA exams. We caught up with Kenya to learn how the HeadStart programme helped with her success.
internship. I found it very rewarding, and I would recommend it to students interested in pursuing a career in me the opportunity to gain experience within the industry, and to meet and engage with professionals from all that was right for me. HeadStart also I was a successful recipient of a PwC university.
Each year we set both personal and professional goals and have meaningful discussions with our mentors and coaches to ensure that we have the support we need to reach those goals. I started full-time as part of the trainee programme in 2019 and started my exams in August 2020. I was supported each step of the way by my coach, mentors and team members and I was able to successfully complete my CPA exams in October 2021.
PwC provides educational resources that have helped me advance my me opportunities to work on teams in outside of audit that have allowed me to expand my knowledge in areas that relate to the accounting profession. These opportunities have helped me progress from new associate to senior associate in two years.
to go to the gym regularly, hang out with my friends and family and work the have more time at the end of my day to do the things that make me happy. The a huge role in helping me successfully pass all my CPA exams. I was able to take time away from work to focus solely on studying. I'd have to say though, my environment is that I don't have to worry
The best part about working at PwC is being able to meet new, amazing and backgrounds and learn new things almost every day. My favourite memories have been the holiday parties and team socials, I love when we get together outside work.
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Meet Brianna Buchanan
I chose KPMG because of the global opportunities ability to work with diverse personnel daily. Upon completing my master’s graduate programme and was immediately assigned multiple mentors to support me on my professional journey. The guidance and support provided by my mentors proved to be invaluable in my learning process. Since joining KPMG Public Accountant (CPA) designation due to the support provided by the Graduate Committee including paid study leave and exam study materials.
Working at KPMG has allowed me to grow tremendously as a professional. I have gained extensive knowledge about by working with a variety of clients including private equity funds and insurance companies on island. In addition, I have been able to travel overseas for recruitment events, engaging with local secondary schools to provide information on my chosen career and the KPMG has provided the foundation I need to become a leading professional on the island.
I highly recommend KPMG for any university graduate interested in a career in the