The 2008 financial crisis that resulted in the collapse of thousands of companies in China aroused my awareness and interest in the field of finance. I discovered that lack of internal controls and fraudulent practices heightened the effects of the crisis, which influenced my decision to become an auditor with the hope that I could help organizations streamline their operations and avoid bankruptcy.
During my first year in college, I quickly learned that auditing is more practical than it is theoretical. I engaged different learning approaches that included independently reviewing financial cases to gain a better understanding of the fundamental theories of the discipline. I also sought practical experience in Pan-China, where I audited annual reports of listed companies and engaged in an IPO due diligence process. The academic and practical experiences gave me a comprehensive understanding of auditing and equipped me with essential quantitative and analytical skills, which
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The extensive resources of this company allowed me to experience different elements of finance such as trust, leasing, marketing, and investments. I quickly acquired additional knowledge and skills and a significant understanding of finance and risk. I also collaborated with colleagues from different countries and found it particularly helpful to work with senior executives who impressed upon me with their professionalism and global outlook. I gleaned far beyond textbook knowledge from the auditing and advisory projects, which led me to consider alternative methods of performance management. I made recommendations on measurement and management of liquidity, applying the Basel III Accords, beyond Chinese regulatory provisions. In addition, I assisted in the optimization of system permissions to prevent rogue traders as well as improve overall operational