Pranita Fernandes, Ca
About Pranita Fernandes, Ca
Pranita Fernandes is a Senior Manager at The Siegfried Group and President of the Houston Chapter of Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA. She has extensive experience in accounting and auditing, with a background that includes roles at Ernst & Young and a strong educational foundation in commerce and law.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Pranita Fernandes has been a significant part of The Siegfried Group since 2015. She began her career there as an Associate Manager, serving for two years until 2017. She then progressed to the role of Manager from 2018 to 2020. After two years in this position, she was promoted to Team Leader in 2020, a role she has held for four years. In 2021, she advanced to Senior Manager, where she has been working for three years. Her tenure at The Siegfried Group has been marked by her contributions in various managerial capacities in Houston, Texas.
Current Role at Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA
Pranita Fernandes serves as the President of the Houston Chapter of Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization for seven years. In this role, she engages with members and promotes the interests of Chartered Accountants within the Houston area, enhancing the network's presence and influence.
Education and Expertise
Pranita Fernandes has a strong educational background in accounting and law. She studied at Monash University, earning a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from 2011 to 2013. Her expertise includes Accounting & Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, and Management Reporting. She is also a current member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Previous Experience at Ernst & Young
Prior to her roles at The Siegfried Group, Pranita Fernandes worked at Ernst & Young as a Senior Accountant in Assurance from 2011 to 2014. During her three years at the firm in Melbourne, Australia, she gained valuable experience in auditing and financial services, which contributed to her professional development in the accounting field.