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Ms Audrey Tong, general assurance director at PwC Singapore, finds that a work-life balance is possible with good time management.

Ms Audrey Tong, general assurance director at PwC Singapore, finds that a work-life balance is possible with good time management.

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SINGAPORE - While younger talent in the accounting industry has decreased due to relatively lower starting salaries and long working hours, those who have stayed the course say the profession can be rewarding, with good opportunities for upskilling and for pay to grow.

As for the common bugbear of long and unpredictable hours, audit professional Audrey Tong reckons the workload can be intense, but this applies only during peak periods.

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