Guide to accounting careers
Turn your passion into a career
Do you want to be involved in developing the newest social media platform? Organise live events and music festivals? Or maybe you want to change the world through your own not-for-profit? No matter how niche your passion is, you can turn it into a profession through a career in accounting.
Behind every brand you love and every business you use, there’s a financial expert – an accountant – helping to make it successful. Accounting is one of the most versatile careers out there, opening the doors to just about any industry you’re interested in, and this is especially true for Chartered Accountants.
Accountants are professionals who manage financial records and statements and who provide financial advice to individuals and businesses. They work in a variety of fields like public accounting, corporate finance, and government, or they can be self-employed.
Download a copy of this student guide to learn more about the exciting possibilities a career in accounting offers!
Guide to accounting careers
Career Practitioners, advisors and teachers:
Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), the Staff Companion Guide to Accounting Careers is for career practitioners/advisers, teachers, and other school staff helping students to explore study and career options, whereas The Guide to Accounting Careers is written for students.
In this Companion Guide, you’ll find:
- Key Messages about accounting careers
- Student, teacher, classroom, and school-wide resources
Staff companion guide to accounting careers