 Emma Carlile
What does a typical working day involve?
The normal working day begins at 7:30am when I arrive at my office, power up my computer and see how many emails have been received overnight! After responding to the emails it’s onto a quick brief with the partner I work for, regarding the work that is on and any issues that may have arisen.
The day then revolves around preparing financial statements and income tax returns for a variety of clients from Vineyards to Financial Planners. In between there is training for the graduates that work on my team, answering their queries and managing their work flow. Phone calls from clients are scattered throughout the day and dealing with the never ending ATO correspondence!
The day comes to a close very quickly as I’ve been on the go the whole time!
What has been your best achievement working in tax?
It’s a great feeling to expand your knowledge from when you first start and don’t really know anything to being able to deal with any job.
I was privileged to be asked to be a guest speaker at the tax institute’s Agribusiness Seminar in 2006. I was honoured to be asked and it enabled me to step outside of my comfort level.
How did you get where you are?
I graduated from high school in 1996 and then spent three years at Murdoch University, graduating at the end of 2000 with a Bachelor of Commerce, Majoring in Accounting and Management. 2001 saw me join the workforce for the first time as an accountant, at Pascoe Hudson Broom & Blythe where I stayed until the end of 2005. I was lucky to have been offered the job prior to having graduating. This was a load off my mind as I went into my final exams. This medium size firm provided me with enormous amounts of knowledge especially within the agricultural sector, the work ethic, procedures and ability to communicate with clients. While here I completed my CPA.
In January 2006 I started work with Barrington Partners, a similar sized firm but with a different type of client base. I’ve brought my knowledge and skills to this firm while being open to new work procedures which will benefit both of us!
The most important thing to remember is to balance work and life!
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I dreaded this question!
I see myself advising clients at a higher level as my knowledge base would have greatly increased in that time. I would like to take a bigger role in training graduates within the firm which is then advantageous for the firm.
I see myself advancing up the ranks within the firm.
What is your sport choice and why?
I have been involved with Equestrian sports at a high level for most of my life. I am currently on the WA Elite State Squad for Showjumping. The Australian National Showjumping Coach instructs us several times a year preparing us for the major competitions.
I have competed around WA, SA, VIC, NSW and the United States of America.
This sport requires dedication (the horse needs looking after constantly, they are not like a set of golf clubs that you can store away!), time management, confidence and determination. All these aspects are needed in your daily working life!
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