We delve into the professional journey of Waleed Rizvi, a CPA who currently serves as a Deal Senior Manager at PwC. The conversation covers his diverse experiences spanning from Pakistan to the UAE then to the US, and his view on the significance of having a proper education system. He provides insightful advice on choosing the right school and discusses the lucrative opportunities in the field of accounting. Waleed underscores how internships played crucial roles in his career growth and shares his personal experiences with KPMG in AI-based audit tools. Notably, he outlines the nuances of the Deals business at PwC, the skills needed to achieve success, and striking the work-life balance.
0:00 Introduction
01:46 Transition to the US
05:07 Tips on Finding Internships
06:44 Getting CPA in Canada vs US
08:07 Avoid these Mistakes when Acquiring CPA
09:13 Advice Getting An Accounting Full Time Role
12:36 Deals at KPMG
13:53 Deals Role at KPMG
16:14 Breaking Into Deals Industry
17:21 Habits developed to be successful
18:20 Work Life Balance
