Aiden Baran
About Aiden Baran
Aiden Baran is an Analyst in Enterprise Audit & Assurance at KPMG Australia, with a background in audit and assurance from Deloitte and EY. He has extensive experience in mentoring, research, and program development, having worked at the University of South Australia in various roles while pursuing his education in Accounting and Finance.
Work at KPMG Australia
Aiden Baran currently holds the position of Analyst in the Enterprise Audit & Assurance division at KPMG Australia. He has been with the firm since 2021 and is based in Adelaide, South Australia. In this role, he engages in various audit and assurance activities, contributing to the firm's commitment to delivering high-quality services to clients.
Previous Experience in Audit and Assurance
Prior to his current role, Aiden Baran gained experience in the audit and assurance field through several vacationer positions. He worked at Deloitte Australia in 2020 for one month and at EY in 2019 for one month, both in Adelaide. Additionally, he completed a vacationer role at KPMG in 2019, further enhancing his expertise in this area.
Education and Expertise
Aiden Baran studied at the University of South Australia, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Business from 2017 to 2020. He is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (Grad Dip CA) through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, which he began in 2021. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in accounting and finance.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
Aiden Baran has held various mentorship and leadership roles at the University of South Australia. From 2018 to 2021, he served as a UniMentor, PASS Mentor Leader, and was part of the Student Advice Panel. These positions allowed him to facilitate study sessions, manage workshops, and support fellow students in their academic journeys.
Involvement with TEDxUniSA
Aiden Baran was involved with TEDxUniSA as a Curator from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he supported speakers in preparing, planning, and presenting their ideas effectively. His contributions helped enhance the quality of presentations at TEDx events, showcasing his skills in communication and program development.