Our Advisory Board
International College of Auckland (ICA)
ADVISORY BOARD
Rachel Yang is a Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, and community leader with over 15 years of professional and advisory experience in New Zealand. She is the founder of Ysquared Chartered Accountants, a practice specialising in tax advisory, business compliance, and strategic financial services for SMEs.
Beyond her business achievements, Rachel is strongly committed to education and mentoring. She serves as a mentor for the University of Auckland Business School & Law School – Women Mentoring Programme, where she has guided many female students in shaping their career paths. She is also the founder of Ysquared Education, a training platform that delivers practical accounting and compliance courses designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace readiness. Over the years, Rachel has supported hundreds of students and young professionals, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in New Zealand's professional landscape.
Rachel is also an active member of the University of Auckland alumni community, where she has served as Chair of the Chinese Alumni Club. In this role, she has organised numerous events, built strong networks among graduates, and fostered closer collaboration between academia, business, and the wider community.
Her leadership and contributions have been recognised with the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand Advocate Award (2020). She also serves as a Local Committee Member of CA ANZ.
With her strong background in finance, compliance, education, and cross-cultural engagement, Rachel brings to the Advisory Board a unique blend of professional expertise and a passion for empowering the next generation of leaders. Her experience working with diverse communities positions her well to provide valuable insights on student employability, international collaboration, and industry engagement.