Get to know one of our newest tax associates, Divya Kumar, in these answers to 11 questions about herself!
- What’s your name? Divya Bala Kumar
- What’s your title? Tax Associate
- When did you start? January 13, 2025
- What do you do here? Preparation of individual and business tax returns
- Where did you or do you go to school, and if you got a degree, what was it in? MS in Accounting & Analytics from Rochester Institute of Technology, NY. And also completed IRS Certification – Enrolled Agent (awaiting license)
- What did you do before you came to the firm? I worked as a tax accountant at my previous firm in India, where I gained valuable experience in preparing individual and business tax returns.
- What did you want to be when you grew up? As a kid, I wanted to be a medical doctor, but my grandfather inspired me to pursue accounting, joking that I could be a “financial doctor” instead. His words stuck, and now I’m proud to be helping people with their taxes.
- What do you do for fun? In my free time, I enjoy cooking, which allows me to add flavor to the lives of those around me. I also like to dance and sketch, which brings vibrancy to my own life.
- What’s your favorite movie? I am a big fan of animated comedies, especially the “Despicable Me” and “Ice Age” series.
- What’s your favorite song? All songs of Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift
- What’s on your bucket list? Travel, food, and adventure — That’s my bucket list in a nutshell! Specifically, I’m eager to visit Disney Land Florida and Las Vegas.