1. Become a
Difference Maker.
Become a Chartered Accountant.

2. ‭What difference do you want to make?
‭‭Do you want to make a positive impact ‭on the community or society? It might surprise you that a career in business and finance may be the answer First steps to become a difference maker:
Check your degree is accredited with Chartered Accountants ANZ so you can be on the fast track into the CA Program
Select an accounting major
‭‭Rebecca Glover CA, Chief Financial Officer at World Vision Australia
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3. Work in any industry & organisation
Deloitte / PwC / KPMG / EY
Australian Government
Google / eBay
Prada / Louis Vuitton
Apple / Microsoft
Disney / Seaworld / Dreamworld
Cricket Australia
Suncorp / ANZ / CommBank
Johnson & Johnson
RSPCA / Unicef / Red Cross
Entertainment
Engineering, building & construction
Sports
Financial markets
Aviation
IT & Communications
Government
Not-for-profit
Environment & sustainability
Retail & Sales

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5. Work in many different roles
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Environmental accountant
Investment Banker
Sales Director
Strategic Change Manager
Procurement manager
Marketing Director
Sponsorship Manager
Big 4 Partner
Financial Controller
Finance Director
Forensic accountant
International accounting specialist
Financial investigator
Entrepreneur
Board Chair
Tax Agent
IT Systems Integrator
Accounting risk analyst
Associate at a major accounting firm

6. Employability skills Building your personal brand Networking LinkedIn
Strategic & targeted job applications
Career & employment services
Extra-curricular activities

7. Where can a Chartered Accountant work?
The skills of Chartered Accountants are currently in high demand across a wide range of industries:
The Big 4
Mid-tier
Small-to-medium size accounting organisations
Public Sector/ Government
Not-for-profit
Large Corporates
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8. Trusted, Recognised, Respected.
117,000
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9. Where can you make a difference as a Chartered Accountant?

10. Why become a Chartered Accountant?
‭‭As a Chartered Accountant you will have:
‭a unique skill set‭
‭an internationally recognised professional qualification ‭(GradDip CA)‭
the ability to work all over the world
career resilience
a superior grasp of business
a network of community of bright minds
practical experience with a mentor as part of the CA Program
‭ 83 of the top 100 graduate employers in Australia* ‭have a CA in their organisation.‭ So the CA designation opens doors to some of the world’s ‭most exciting and influential companies and‭ organisations.
* ‭Source: Chartered Accountants ANZ Member Report, March 2015; ‭The Australian, Top 100 Graduate Employers, 2015 ‭
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11. ‭The Chartered Accountants Program consists of five modules
‭The Chartered Accountants Program consists of five modules. ‭Four technical modules and an integrated Capstone module. Candidates can do the technical modules in any ‭order before bringing all their knowledge into practice in the final Capstone module. Candidates undertake one module at a time, there are three semester terms each year.
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12. Your degree sets you up for success as a business professional,
a Chartered Accountant
and a difference maker.
But only you can choose to make the most of it.
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13. Employment Guide
The Chartered Accountants ANZ Employment Guide is designed with business, finance and accounting students, like you in mind. The guide gives you the opportunity to find your start with an exciting career and begin making a difference.
How this guide can help you:
Efficient – listings are focused on accounting, business and finance students
Flexible – mobile friendly design allows you to browse when and where you want
Inclusive – features a wide range of firms so you can find the role that suits you
The guide will be available to download in March at youunlimitedanz.com
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14. Nothing matches real work experience to increase your employability.
Achiever Programme
Nothing matches real work experience to increase your employability.
The Chartered Accountants ANZ Achiever Programme provides valuable hands-on experience and is a rare chance to see senior executives in action, get career advice and make important industry contacts.
The selection process for the Achiever Programme is a good practice run for grad recruitment.
Applications are open from July to August.
Placements run between 1 – 12 weeks during the summer holidays.
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15. CA Student Representatives at Griffith
Our team’s here to let you know that accounting and business may not be what you expect….
Say hi to your Griffith reps at networking events, industry connection days, society seminars, and more!
You can even ask them about career tips, CA Program information and how to keep an eye out for our events such as Achiever Programme, Burrito Day, Find Your Fit, Employment Evening…..
Meet Saimon Lomaloma. He started off working for BDO. He’s has made his favourite pastime, water sports, his living in Queenstown, through developing a business case that meant he was successful in gaining financial backing for his business – jetboards.co.nz. His Chartered Accountant skillsets gave him the foundation to set up his own business.
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16. CA Student Representatives at Griffith
Alvin
Courtney
Bayley
Shay
Lara

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