Abhishek D.
About Abhishek D.
Abhishek D. is a Financial Officer in the CPA stream with extensive experience in finance and accounting. He has worked for various organizations, including OMERS and Manulife, and is currently employed by the Government of Canada while actively pursuing his CPA designation.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Abhishek D. has been serving as a Financial Officer in the CPA Stream at the Government of Canada since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for various financial management tasks that align with governmental policies and regulations. His position involves applying his accounting expertise to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance within the public sector.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before his current role, Abhishek worked as a Financial Analyst at Manulife from 2017 to 2021. His responsibilities included analyzing financial data and providing insights to support decision-making processes. Additionally, he held a Tax Associate position at OMERS for eight months in 2013-2014, where he gained experience in tax-related matters. He also worked as a Taxation Analyst at Sun Life Financial during a co-op placement in 2015.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Abhishek completed his Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management with Honours from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also earned a Provincial Diploma in Accounting and Finance from Bramalea Secondary School between 2008 and 2011. Furthermore, he participated in a Continuing Education Program focused on French Language and Literature from 2016 to 2017.
Professional Development and CPA Certification
Abhishek has successfully completed the Assurance Elective and Performance Management Elective as part of the CPA program. He is currently enrolled in CAPSTONE 1 and 2, which are essential components of the CPA certification process. He actively pursued his CPA designation, aiming to complete the Common Final Examination (CFE) in May 2022.
Involvement in Academic and Professional Communities
Abhishek has contributed to the academic community as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Waterloo from 2014 to 2015. He also served as the Conferences Director for the Accounting and Finance Student Association in 2014, where he was involved in organizing events. Additionally, he has been an Alumni Mentor at the University of Waterloo since 2018, providing guidance to current students in the School of Accounting and Finance.