My name is Trang and I am a senior accountant. After completing the CPA Program, I am very happy as I have seen significant growth in my career.
Studying the CPA Program has helped me expand my network, connect with professionals and fellow students in the accounting and finance fields. CPA Member Connect has been a valuable resource for me, providing helpful advice for both my academic work and career development. Through CPA Member Connect, I have connected with members from Vietnam and around the world. We discuss job opportunities, career direction and the latest trends in accounting.
I still keep both hard copies and digital versions of the Study Guide from my CPA Program resources for future reference. One project that I worked on involved converting financial statements from
Vietnam Accounting Standards to International Accounting Standards. And I was assigned to research IFRS 15 (International Financial Reporting Standards 15). I and the majority of my colleagues are Vietnamese and had not previously had the opportunity to apply IFRS 15 in practical application. When we first encountered the standard, we had many disputes. To resolve these disagreements, I had referred to the examples in the study guide and conduct additional research to determine the applicability of the examples provided. At the same time, I reached out to international contacts on CPA Member Connect to ask for their perspectives. They shared with me their experiences and how they had applied the standard, which I then passed along to my coworkers.
I believe that my CPA designation has been instrumental in advancing my career, and I am now highly sought after by employers who recognise my expertise. I always share my CPA experience with
friends and colleagues, hoping to help them succeed in their careers as well. If I had to choose again, I would still join in the CPA Program from CPA Australia.
