Divya Kawatra

I've been in accounting for about 6 years in the U.S., though my career started in India where I worked for one of the biggest multinationals in the manufacture of engineering equipment. When I came to the U.S., I completed my CPA and began working in tax firms. I'm naturally drawn to numbers and detail work - it's my niche and something I genuinely love. What makes public accounting so rewarding for me is the opportunity to help people, especially since many clients have phobias and concerns about tax matters. My work includes both compliance, like preparing tax returns, and advisory services where I help clients make important decisions about forming new entities, starting businesses, and understanding the tax and economic implications of their choices. I'm able to provide advice on what type of entity structure works best for them and help them navigate through the complexities, especially when they're planning to start a new business. One of my proudest accomplishments has been working with female entrepreneurs from their very first year, watching them grow from quitting their jobs to establishing S-Corps that eventually expanded from two states to operating in most states across the U.S. Seeing these startups become robust businesses is incredibly satisfying, especially when I've been there from the beginning. I find that I'm able to relate to whoever I'm talking to, and because everything ultimately relates to money and finance, I can add value to conversations whether it's with a client, friend, or neighbor.