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MEMBER PROFILE
crime prevention process takes place daily,
throughout the whole year,” Lim says.
“I find it intriguing and meaningful to look
for potential control gaps for my clients and
provide recommendations for improvement
to make sure they are not being used for any
illicit activities by criminals.”
His work experience so far has been
diverse, allowing him to explore sectors
beyond financial services.
“Law firms, corporate service providers,
real estate agents and developers all need
to adopt some form of financial crime
prevention or anti-money laundering risk
management framework,” he says.
EXPLORE
CPA Australia’s
mentoring program
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A BUDDING ENTREPRENEUR
In his spare time, Lim is an aspiring
pastry chef, and, together with his wife, he
regularly posts cooking videos and his dining
experiences on social media. “It’s a passion
born out of my love of food,” he says.
“Generally, most Singaporeans love to eat
and, as an auditor, even more so. After a long
day, I think that’s where we relax and hang out
with our team members – over a good meal.
Sharing a meal with a client is also common
and it is a great way to build rapport.”
Looking to the future, Lim plans to open
his own business.
“I’m moving into setting up my own
consultancy firm from 2024. I’ve got a vision
that, one day, I’ll have a dedicated cafe or
a place where I’ll be able to cater for my
clients. I really see myself making that
perfect cup of coffee for my clients – I think
it helps to draw the relationship closer.”
NEXT GEN
Lim has also started mentoring graduates
through a program that CPA Australia runs
with tertiary institutions in Singapore.
“I enjoy speaking to students,” he says. “I see
my younger self in them – they are just starting
to build perspectives of a career pathway that
best fit their aspirations and interests.
“My diverse experience really helps me
offer advice to these students. We keep in
touch – some still come back to me to ask
me for advice to help them shape their next
move in their career.”
ONE PIECE OF ADVICE
“Keep an open mind on how
you can build your career
journey with an accounting
degree and try out different
areas of work. Accounting
demands lifelong learning
and, as the industry evolves,
so should we. This means
equipping yourself with
up-to-date knowledge
and skills.”
