About Us
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 of the GAA, which represents over 800,000 professional accountants in 108 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.
Have choices
Chartered Accountants have diverse roles such as CFO, CEO, forensic accountant, management consultant, stockbroker and business analyst, across commerce and industry, government, public practice and not-for-profit.
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 qualification accredited as a postgraduate award (Graduate Diploma). It also provides exemptions towards a range of further specialist study at a masters level.
To find out more, see some of our technical vodcasts, play some games and get connected check out our website
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Student Challenge 2012
The Student Challenge is an annual online competition for undergraduate students studying at Australian universities. The Student Challenge, asks you to solve a real-life business challenge for a Not-for-Profit organisation. In 2012, St James Ethics Centre has partnered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia to create two Student Challenge questions.
There is an overall Student Challenge and a 1st year Student Challenge. The overall Student Challenge is open to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students, while the 1st year Student Challenge is only open to 1st year students.
Taking part in the Student Challenge looks great on your CV, as prospective employers recognise it as an indication of your ‘job readiness’ and it also shows that you have the ability to apply your university knowledge to a real-life scenario. Damien Knowles, a Senior Manager at PwC and former Student Challenge judge says “The Student Challenge has an excellent reputation within the accounting industry, and participating in the Student Challenge will set you apart when seeking employment.”
All students who enter the Student Challenge stand the chance to win amazing prizes and experiences that money can’t buy. State Finalists also have the opportunity to meet and network with high profile accounting industry figures and prospective employers.
*To find out more go to studentchallenge.com.au
Student Challenge 2012 - Getting Started
What is Ethics? How do you apply ethics in business, and how you can make an ethical difference in 2012.
Student Challenge 2012 - Meet the winners
Want to know what it’s like to be a Student Challenge State Finalist
Get a taste of the Student Challenge experience – check out the whole 2011 experience from suit fittings and presentation training to the judging and awards night. It could be you!
Events
Want to meet prospective employers? Find out what work experience, vacation and graduate opportunities there are. See the range of Institute recruitment, networking and development programs available to help you gain paid work experience, vacation employment and graduate employment.
Employment Evening - ACT, NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic, WA
Get the inside story from a Chartered Accountant.
Meet and engage with all of the top quality employers in Australia in one evening, under one roof, when they are in the perfect frame of mind to meet you. Have your career and job related questions answered by attending information sessions and network with future friends who share your career interests and motivations. Employment Evening 2012 will give you the inside story on how to become a top graduate or secure a vacation job in accounting or finance.
Who should attend?
Second, penultimate and final year university students who are interested in a career in accounting. You must also be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Dates and Times
Employment Evenings run in all states during March. For specific dates and to register click here
Vacation Events - ACT, Qld, NSW, WA, VIC
Get hands on accounting experience.
Vacation work is paid work experience offered at the end of your second last year of university during the summer holidays, and can potentially lead to further employment opportunities. Vacation work allows you to understand the industry, know the work environment, develop your technical and soft skills and understand if the organisation is ultimately right for you.
Why attend?
Secure vacation positions with some of the top accounting organisations in Australia, and meet with employers from the Big 4, Chartered Accountants in business, mid-tier and small practice. There is also the chance to speak to HR experts and learn what to expect as a vacationer
Who should attend?
Second or penultimate year university students who are interested in a career in accounting.
Dates and Times
Vacation Events run during August. For specific dates and to register click here
Achiever Work Experience - ACT, SA, Tas, Vic
Success, travel, and a job that pays well – sound like something you strive for?
Achiever Work Experience is a work placement program for university students facilitated by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. It is available in ACT, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. As a student, you can gain knowledge, money and firsthand experience in your chosen profession. The Achiever Work Experience Program is run from August to October each year, except for VIC where it is run throughout the year.
Am I eligible to apply?
To apply you must satisfy the criteria below:
- First, second and penultimate year student studying a single or double undergraduate degree including Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Business with an Accounting major
- You must have completed the first year core accounting subject to apply
- You must be available for interviews in the city you are applying for
- You need to be available during university holidays and be able to complete a 2 to 6 week placement (placement length will vary dependent on the employer and city for which you apply).
For more information and to apply click here
Employer Participation Guide
The Institute is proud to partner with employers from the Big 4, Public Practice, Commerce and Government to bring you all of our recruitment programs for 2012. Find out more about all of our recruitment programs and which employers were involved this year:
Meet some Chartered Accountants
Vodcasts
Amy McDougall, Accountant - Business Services, Crowe Horwath
Amy is currently studying the Chartered Accountants Program. She tells us why she decided to become a Chartered Accountant and her plans for the future.
Jacinda Hoskins CA, Finance Manager, eBay Australia
As a finance manager, Jacinda is responsible for managing the whole of the financial control process, from month end reporting to financial planning. During this process Jacinda has a great opportunity to work with all business units throughout eBay to deliver a financial strategy for the company.
Rajiv Goyal CA, Assistant Manager, McGrathNicol
Hear from Rajiv who investigates organisations that have gone bankrupt and works to return as much money as possible to the creditors.
Caroline Mara CA, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Caroline is an assurance director working in the largest accounting firm in Australia. Caroline loves the diversity of her role which ranges from career counselling to on-site client visits.
