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Patsiri Boonprasop, the Dux of CTA2A Advanced for Study Period 1 2025, found her calling in tax, building a rewarding career advising Australia's wealthiest families through life's most complex moments.
Patsiri's career path was mapped out early. Law, medicine, engineering, or accounting: the classic quartet of ambitious families. She chose accounting and finance at the University of Melbourne, and it was more by chance than design that she landed in tax after graduating.
Five years on, she has not looked back. Patsiri works in the Tax Advisory team at Mutual Trust, Australia's leading modern Multi-Family Office, managing the complex tax affairs of ultra-high-net-worth families. Her work spans business structuring, intergenerational wealth transfer, corporate tax matters, and direct liaison with the ATO on private binding rulings, early engagement, and audit processes.
What surprised Patsiri most about tax was how personal it is. Buying a first home, the passing of a loved one, a marriage breakdown, the sale of a family business: tax touches every major chapter of life. That realisation transformed how she saw her work.
"Working in a Multi-Family Office means I'm not just solving technical tax issues. I'm part of a team helping families navigate complex, often emotional decisions. I find it incredibly fulfilling to be there for families as they open, continue, or close chapters in their lives, offering advice during moments that matter most. It's the combination of meaningful relationships and technical problem-solving that makes my work so rewarding."
Patsiri undertook CTA2A Advanced with a specific goal: to move from a compliance-focused role into advisory work.
"The subject offered a solid foundation in interpreting and applying tax law, covering key topics that frequently arise when working with families, including trusts, partnerships and capital gains — all highly relevant to the complex advisory work we do. Pursuing the CTA designation is also an important step in my professional development and long-term career goals in tax advisory."
The content aligned closely with her day-to-day work, making the learning immediately applicable rather than merely theoretical. Up-to-date case law, practical guidance on interpreting ATO legal documents, and a variety of formats, including live and recorded lectures, mini webinars, and CCH resources, all gave Patsiri the flexibility to study around full-time work.
"My favourite part of CTA2A was definitely passing the subject, though that's only half a joke! I genuinely enjoyed attending the live lectures. Hearing from experienced professionals brought the content to life and offered valuable insights into how tax legislation is applied in practice. The peer discussions enriched the experience and deepened my understanding."
Achieving top marks while working full-time required structure. Patsiri blocked out study time each week and treated those blocks as non-negotiable. She also made a habit of celebrating small wins, whether it was finishing a module, cracking a difficult concept, or simply sticking to the plan.
"Time management was key. Allocating specific blocks of time each week and treating them as non-negotiable helped me stay consistent while balancing full-time work and other commitments."
Her advice to others considering further study is simple:
"Do it. Working in tax means committing to lifelong learning, and The Tax Institute makes that journey easier. Personally, it has significantly enriched my professional development and supported my career progression."
What's next? Not surprisingly, she already has a promotion from Assistant to Tax Adviser secured since completing her subject. And as for continuing her tax education, she knows it is a vital part of her journey, in particular CTA3 Advisory as “achieving the CTA is a key milestone in my professional development, and I’m excited to continue building on the technical and practical knowledge I’ve gained so far” she concludes.
And beyond that? “Becoming a trusted advisor who can guide families through complex multi-generational tax matters.” An impactful career built on helping families through everyday decisions that shape their futures.