It was after my Junior Cert at St Munchin’s College secondary school in Limerick when I realised that accounting was one of my stronger subjects, and I decided I might be interested in studying Law and Accounting at the University of Limerick.

However, I did not end up getting the CAO points I needed at the time and did an alternative course – a Diploma in Business Studies (Marketing) at HSI Limerick Business School. Accountancy was still one of my stronger subjects in both my Leaving Cert and college and so began my journey in the world of accountancy.

To be honest, I was receiving more exemptions and the timing of the exams suited my needs best.

I then researched the popularity of the CPA qualification compared to other qualifications and realised that the CPA was the primary qualification in the US and other countries, which were all on my bucket list for travel once I qualified. The timing and frequency of the exams also suited me better.

In 2015 I decided to leave Deloitte (after nearly 10 years) to join Maguire Caulfield Browne as an Audit Director. It was time for me to leave the Big 4 and continue pursuing my career to partner.

Having joined a smaller firm, and with the previous experience of being part of a large firm, it became clear that, as many of our clients had multi-jurisdiction presence, we needed to be part of a larger firm that had a bigger geographical footprint alongside right expertise and reputation.

We identified that Mazars, as one of the larger accountancy firms in Ireland without a presence in Limerick, would be a good fit for us. In July 2017, we merged with Mazars, and I was promoted to Audit and Business Advisory Partner.

In terms of individuals, I think watching John & Patrick Collison and how they have developed their technology and business in such a cutthroat environment, from humble roots on the shores of Lough Derg to become global players is amazing.

Try and enjoy what you do as in doing so, you will never work a day in your life. I have been fortunate enough to be able to say that there has been no day where I didn’t want to go to work, albeit I have had some days which were not so enjoyable.

The benefit of the CPA qualification and the skills you learn along the way will make you an attractive proposition to employ in whatever area you would like to work in.

I like to play golf and am lucky enough to be a member of Adare Golf Club, which is a great place to unwind. My kids also play rugby and camogie and I enjoy coaching and helping out with their teams.