Darren Ma, Ca
About Darren Ma, Ca
Darren Ma is a Senior Manager at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in accounting and audit management, having held various positions at KPMG in both Australia and Canada over a career spanning more than a decade.
Work at KPMG Australia
Darren Ma has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Senior Manager since 2020. In this role, he has accumulated four years of experience in Australia. Prior to his current position, he served as an Assistant Manager at KPMG Australia from 2014 to 2016 in Adelaide and as a Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Sydney. His tenure at KPMG Australia reflects a progression of responsibilities and expertise in various managerial capacities.
Experience at KPMG Canada
Darren Ma's professional background includes significant experience at KPMG Canada. He worked as a Senior Accountant for seven months in Calgary from 2013 to 2014. He then progressed to the role of Manager from 2016 to 2018 in Calgary, followed by a brief stint as a Senior Manager in 2018. His career at KPMG Canada began as a Staff Accountant from 2011 to 2013 and included a co-op position in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Darren Ma holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting from the University of Calgary, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education at the Chartered Accountant School of Business, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in accounting and finance.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In his roles at KPMG, Darren Ma has handled complex transactional accounting activities, including business combinations, restructuring, leases, financial instruments, and consolidation. He has prepared and presented communications to boards and audit committees, outlining key audit findings. Additionally, he has managed audits for large real estate income trusts with total assets exceeding $24 billion.