Episode 1 | Ex Big 4 CPA Life Journey | ft Syed Azam Afzal

The East Meets West Pakistani Professional Journeys podcast, hosted by Azam, aims to explore the careers of individuals with Pakistani roots working in the West. Azam shares his personal journey, beginning from his relocation from Karachi/UAE to Canada during middle school, to his struggles with academics, and his eventual interest in accounting. He narrated his educational and professional journey, studying accounting at Wilfrid Laurier University and working in various roles including a CSR/product analyst in BMO, an auditor in KPMG and eventually achieving his CPA designation. Azam transitioned from auditing multiple companies to focusing on a single company, gaining in-depth knowledge of its accounting cycle, and is currently seeking roles within financial planning and analysis/Reporting function. The podcast aims to inspire listeners through these stories and deepen their understanding of various industries.