Meyyappan has since continued to build his academic and professional profile. He went on to earn the CFA charter and is currently pursuing an MSc in Finance. He now works as a Senior Research Analyst at Century Financial in Dubai, where his work includes investments, research and analysis, and decision-making in financial markets.

From Class 10 to a career in finance

Meyyappan's early interest in accounting developed during the pandemic. An earlier profile by PwC Academy said his mother, who is also an ACCA, introduced him to basic accounting concepts during the COVID-19 lockdown. He then decided to take up the qualification himself.

Completing ACCA at such a young age was not the end of his academic journey. After that, he moved on to the CFA qualification and is now pursuing higher studies in finance.

He also has an interest outside academics and finance. Meyyappan spends some of his free time designing and building watches.

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Talking about his Guinness World Records recognition, Meyyappan said, “This milestone means a lot to me, but I have never approached qualifications as a race. What mattered was understanding how finance works in the real world and building skills that remain relevant over time. When learning is driven by curiosity rather than speed, the outcome is far more meaningful.”