The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is the professional accounting body representing Chartered Accountants in Australia. As a founding member of the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA), the Institute offers Chartered Accountants automatic membership to the GAA, which represents over 775,000 professional accountants in 119 countries around the globe.

Work and live overseas

Australian Chartered Accountants can work all around the world and are recognised by the accounting bodies in the leading financial centres. The Institute is the only Australian member organisation of the GAA, representing accountants in the United States, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Hong Kong, Germany, Japan, England and Wales.

Find job security

Chartered Accountants are in demand both in Australia and overseas. They are some of the most highly regarded professionals in the business world today, not only in accounting firms but in all sectors of business and government. Chartered Accountants are valued for their commercial know-how, analytical thinking and leadership abilities.

Obtain the best postgraduate accounting qualification

The Chartered Accountants Program is the program of choice for the elite of Australian business including the Big 4 accounting firms, small and medium sized accounting firms, major corporations and government departments. The Chartered Accountants Program is the only Australian professional accounting postgraduate qualification accredited as a postgraduate award (Graduate Diploma). It also provides exemptions towards a range of further specialist study at masters level.

Have choices

Chartered Accountants have diverse roles such as CFO, CEO, forensic accountant, management accountant, finance manager, auditor, stockbroker and business analyst across commerce and industry, academia, government, and public practice.

Attend an event to find out more

Connect with employers at a free Institute event to learn more about what life as a Chartered Accountant is really like; including the challenges, benefits and rewards.

Meet the Business Leader is an interactive event for high school students to meet and network with Chartered Accountants working across a variety of jobs and industries. You can learn more about the career, before you have to apply for a university degree.

Vacation Employment Events can’t be missed by second and penultimate year university students. This event gives you the opportunity to network with employers offering paid work experience over the summer break. Many organisations invite Vacationers back to Graduate positions, so this gives you a great head start.

Employment Evening is the best way for final year university students to get a head start on their career. This event is the place for you to meet and connect with the best employers. They will also have the opportunity to hear from a current graduate about their experiences, receive recruitment tips from HR representatives, and learn more about the Chartered Accountants qualification.

At all Institute events, students will receive a copy of the Chartered Accountants National Employment Guide, which lists all organisations recruiting students, from high school through to university graduates.

To find out more or to register, visit charteredaccountants.com.au/students today!

Student Challenge 2011

Take on the Chartered Accountants Student Challenge to apply what you’ve learnt at university to a real-life business problem and help make a difference.

This year, we would like you to examine a real-life business challenge facing the Australian Conservation Foundation. Entries will be judged on how effectively students solve the Challenge on three main criteria - technical knowledge, innovation and presentation.

In 2011, there are two Challenges - one designed for first year undergraduate students, and the other for second, third and fourth year students. Each Challenge has its unique rewards.

This year, state winners will be invited to present their Challenge solution to a panel of highly sought-after employers at a high profile event. Each state winner will receive presentation skills training, be fitted out in a power suit, return flights and accommodation to the event location and much more.

The national winners will receive all this plus the recognition of becoming the 2011 Chartered Accountants Student Challenge winner, travel vouchers and other surprises, to put you ahead and give you a real-life edge.

Find out more at studentchallenge.com.au

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