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Darren Sweeney

Accountant
27Years old
Flying for Skippers Aviation operating out of their Broome base, Andrew conducts a mix of private charters, inmate transfer and also a regular public transport operation to Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek. His favourite aspects of the job include flying at night to remote locations and the air conditioning system the conquest has! Also a qualified Mechanical Engineer, he decided after 2 years the profession and FIFO lifestyle didn’t quite suit him before career swapping to aviation. In his spare time he plays cricket and AFL in the local Broome competition, enjoys spearfishing, diving, wakeboard, camping, and long distance running. The community in Broome is very social and welcoming as the town is somewhat transient making it an ideal place to gain experience as a young pilot.

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This episode features by 27-year-old Accountant – Darren Sweeney, who has been working for an advisory firm called Resonate Business Consulting since 2016! Apart from traditional accounting work, he is involved a number of other areas which include advisory and setting up of small business or start-ups, creating corporate structures for tax purposes and preparing financial statements for companies.


Top Questions for Accountant:

  • 1:13 – Why did you choose to become an accountant?

  • 1:53 – Was there any hesitation in choosing this career path?

  • 2:42 – What career options did you have after completing your accounting studies in university?

  • 4:56 – Was it difficult to find a job after university?

  • 6:40 – What is your favorite part of the job?

  • 7:57 – What is the culture like in your company?

  • 10:19 – Are you able to sustain a good work-life balance?

  • 11:36 – Is the pay what you expected in this role?

  • 12:39 – What is the expected starting salary?

  • 13:02 – Is there significance salary increase over time or not?

  • 13:45 – Does your current salary satisfy the lifestyle you have?

  • 15:27 – Did you have any back-up options?

  • 17:29 – If you had a chance go back in time during university, would you do anything differently?

  • 20:45 – Any further advice to anyone who wants to pursuit a pathway of accounting?

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Qualifications

  • Certified Practicing Accountant - CPA Australia
  • Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science, Animal Health)

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - Curtin University
  • Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science, Animal Health)

    Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science, Animal Health)

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