At the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), convocation marks not just the end of a chapter, but the start of something new. As our newest alumni begin to shape their professional paths, ɱ’r catching up with a gradfrom the Class of 2024 to see where life has taken her in the first year since heruniversity chapter has closed.
BAFM '23, MAcc '24
Financial Crime Consultant, Deloitte
After graduating from the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program in 2024 following the procurement of her Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM), Yammunna Nagayaindran wasted no time diving into a career that perfectly blends her interests and ambition. She is currently working as a Consultant at Deloitt’s Financial Crime practice in Toronto—her first full-time role—and one that has already provided her with meaningful, hands-on experience in a field sh’s long been eager to explore.
In her first ten months, Yammunna has contributed to high-stakes projects involving fraud risk assessments for government agencies and investigations into allegations of embezzlement. She shares that each assignment brings new challenges, keeping her curious and driven. “I look forward to being a part of various projects that can help me gain invaluable knowledge and experience on financial crime prevention,” she says.
Beyond her professional journey, Yammunna also made time to reconnect with family abroad. After years apart, visits to Malaysia and Australia became highlights of her post-grad year, offering a much-needed chance to reset before fully settling into life as a young professional in Toronto.
Yammunna credits the SAF community for setting her up for success. “I felt genuinely supported by the SAF community, who were dedicated to helping me thrive,” she says. “Networking opportunities and the co-op program helped me discover all the potential career pathways,” and the support she received from her professors gave her the confidence to pursue the one that felt right.
The most important thing she learned while at SAF? “Everyone has their own definition and timeline for success. Only you have the power to validate your experiences. Taking the path less travelled does not make it any less valuable.”
When reflecting on her time at ݮƵ, it ɲ’t just the classes or case competitions that stood out; it was the quiet, everyday moments that left the biggest impression. “I’l forever miss the walks to and from classes with my friends as we talked about everything and nothing,” Yammunna recalls. “These mundane rituals are not to be taken for granted especially when everyone gets on with their lives post-graduation and catch-up sessions now require adult commitments.”
۲ܲԲԲ’s journey is a reminder that success comes in many forms—and that the first year after graduation, though full of change, can also be full of clarity, connection and growth.
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