David Li
About David Li
David Li is a Manager at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in tax, private equity, and consulting. He has worked in various roles at KPMG since 2013 and has been involved in significant government projects across multiple sectors.
Work at KPMG Australia
David Li has held multiple positions at KPMG Australia since 2013. He started as an Assurance Cadet, where he worked for three years in Sydney until 2016. Following this role, he served as a Senior Accountant for one year from 2017 to 2018. He then progressed to the position of Senior Consultant, which he held for three years until 2021. Currently, he works as a Manager at KPMG Australia, a role he has occupied since 2021. His experience includes facilitating consultations and workshops with stakeholders.
Experience at KPMG New York
David Li worked at KPMG in New York for one year from 2014 to 2015, focusing on tax, private equity, mutual funds, and hedge funds. This experience contributed to his expertise in financial services and enhanced his understanding of the global market.
Education and Expertise
David Li studied at the University of Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 2013 to 2016. He also completed his Higher School Certificate at North Sydney Boys High School from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, he holds a Chartered Accountant qualification from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), which underscores his professional expertise in accounting.
Involvement in Government Projects
Throughout his career, David Li has been involved in multiple large-scale government projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, justice, health, emergency services, and agriculture. His role in these projects has included significant stakeholder engagement and consultation.
Current Role at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Since 2016, David Li has been working as a Senior Tax Accountant at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. His tenure at this firm has allowed him to further develop his expertise in tax accounting and compliance, contributing to his overall professional growth.