The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is the premier accounting body, representing more than 62,000 members working in diverse roles both in Australia and overseas.
Your pathway to career success.
A Chartered Accountant has one of the most dynamic and highly regarded careers in the business world today. Chartered Accountants are valued for their commercial know-how, analytical thinking and leadership abilities.
What do Chartered Accountants do?
Chartered Accountants have diverse roles across commerce and industry, academia, government, and public practice. They work in a wide range of services, including, but not limited to, business management, financial planning, tax, auditing and forensic accounting.
Australian Chartered Accountants work all around the world – they are recognised by the accounting bodies in the leading financial centres. The Institute is the only Australian member organisation of the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA), representing over 788,000 accountants in Canada, England and Wales, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States.
Becoming a Chartered Accountant
To become a Chartered Accountant, after completing a suitable degree you need to successfully complete the Chartered Accountants Program, which is a program of postgraduate education and mentored work experience. Completing the Chartered Accountants Program earns you a Graduate Diploma and exemptions from over 50 Masters courses nationally.
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.
Throughout the year, the Institute holds events and runs a variety of online activities which can help you to shape your future career.
For more information and to register visit www.charteredaccountants.com.au/students - it has everything you need to know about becoming a Chartered Accountant, such as what to study and where, job-hunting tips and salary expectations as well as interviews with current Chartered Accountants, an interactive quiz, and much more.
