Kent Yip
About Kent Yip
Kent Yip is the Director at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, with over a decade of experience in accounting and finance.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Kent Yip is currently serving as a Director at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, New York, United States. He assumed this position in March 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various asset management operations. His extensive experience in both public and private sectors makes him a valuable asset to the company.
Previous Positions at Brookfield Asset Management
Prior to his current role, Kent Yip worked as a Manager at Brookfield Asset Management from 2019 to 2020. In this capacity, he was involved in managing multiple projects and teams, contributing significantly to the firm's asset management functions.
Tenure at EY and Ernst & Young LLP
Kent Yip has a substantial background in assurance services, having worked at EY and Ernst & Young LLP for a combined total of five years. He served as an Assurance Manager at EY from 2016 to 2018, and earlier as a Senior Assurance Associate at Ernst & Young LLP from 2013 to 2016. His work in these roles involved providing assurance services and managing client portfolios.
Early Career and Other Professional Experience
Kent Yip's career began at Drescher & Malecki as a Staff Accountant from 2011 to 2012. He also gained experience at Marks Paneth LLP, where he worked as a Semi-Senior and an Associate in 2013 and 2012 respectively. His roles at these firms helped him develop a comprehensive skill set in accounting practices and procedures.
Educational Background
Kent Yip holds a Master's degree in Accounting from SUNY at Buffalo, completed in one year from 2009 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from SUNY Geneseo, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he attended Brooklyn Technical High School, laying a strong academic foundation for his future career in accounting and finance.