Ronal Rishay Dip is an accountant by profession, which was first instilled by his mother, despite wanting to be a farmer or architecture.

Having no regrets at all, the former body- builder was grateful for his mother’s guidance that led him to become a successful accountant.

The number of years he has spent in accounting firms basically gave him the inspiration to take the next level which was to set up a firm and run it for the next 25 years and train people coming into the practice.

“If you’re really committed, it’s going to take you long.”

Mr Dip advises young accountants to be consistent and always try to achieve more, and reach the end of their destination, as there will always be a hand to help you to
the next level.

CPA Australia

He was among the 50 that graduated from Certified Practising Accountant Australia, an accounting firm in Fij with more than 500 members.

The certification was an upskill for him and his expertise as he had set up his firm.

CPA is basically the next level of eduction. Mr Dip believes the achievement would give him the recognition and the respect he deserves in the fraternity and a start up package to push an accountant in the right direction.

Bodybuilding

He was also the former treasurer for Fiji Body Builders and organised body building competitions in Fiji from 2015.

Mr Dip is a certified judge for bodybuilding was also responsible for taking a team to the South Pacific Body Building New Caledonia in 2019.

How many places have you visited around Fiji?
I have been to many places in in Viti Levu, Labasa, Savusavu, Levuka.

Levuka Town on March 25, 2022. Photo: Ranoba Baoa

What is the one place in Fiji you would take visitors to?
Savusavu and to the outer islands.

An aerial view of Savusavu Town

What is your favourite place for coffee/pie?
There’s no specific place as I have a coffee machine in my office.

But prefer the aroma from the home-made red tea- cha.

What is your favorite backyard spot?
The gym.

What is one place in Fiji that remains on your bucket list?

The Yasawas for its beautiful white sandy beaches and the caves. I have never been to Lau and Taveuni.

Photo: Trip Advisor

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