Partner Q&A: Behind the scenes with Simon S. Yun

What do you love most about your job?

I love my job especially when I find myself providing some nice advice and solution to my clients especially when they are in a dire situation.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone who was looking at starting out in your industry?

My advice to someone starting the accounting profession is first of all to learn a foreign language. Everybody knows English is essential, however, what I’m insisting is to learn second foreign languages like Chinese, Japanese and Spanish as well.

What would you do if you weren’t in your current role?

If I were not CPA, I think I might be a mathematics teacher at high school.

Name 3 people that you would invite to a dinner party (living or dead).

I would like to invite my late father and mother to a dinner party and say hello to them. And of course, my wife, too.

We used to have dinner together when they were on this planet, so I honestly want to do it again.

What was your first job?

I worked at a financial company just after I graduated from college. I’ve been there only six months and soon I became a CPA.

What motivates you?

If I live a decent life, my tomorrow will be a bit better than my today. This simple thought always motivates me.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

I want to live in a remote and spiritual place, say, Tibet.

How do you start each morning?

Every morning I got up at seven, have some simple meal and report for work at around eight thirty. I used to exercise every morning when I was young, but if I do it now, it would make me sleepy all day.

What’s the best piece of advice that you’ve received?

Absolutely, “There is no free lunch.”

What is your favourite holiday destination and why?

My favorite holiday destination is my bed at home. With my electric fan churning, I am happy to be lost in thought on my bed with my eyes closed.

Name one item that you can’t live without.

No matter what, my beloved Samsung Note 8, a 128-gigabit mobile phone.

What is the number one problem Alliott Group solves for your clients?

Ubiquitous service with no limit to the distance between the locations.

Which countries do you most regularly work with?

I think that will be the U.S.A.

What would you say to a firm that is considering whether to join Alliott Group or a different international group?

I want to recommend them strongly to join Alliott Group or another international affiliate to widen their business range and enhance their vision.

Describe Alliott Group in as few words as possible.

A decent gathering of nice professionals from every corner of the globe respecting each other and providing insight on business or even on personal life mutually.