For educators
Find resources to help inspire students and prepare them for a career in accounting
If you’ve got students that are interested in accounting as a career, we’re here to help you find the resources and inspiration they’ll need to take the next step.
Career cards
Career posters
Videos: careers in accounting
Bring the world of accounting to your classroom
How CPA Australia can help students explore a path in accounting
The benefits of being a CPA
Becoming a CPA can take your career to the next level, opening up opportunities around the world
- Careers
Become a CPA
For a limitless future
- Education
- Continuing Professional Development CPD
Member stories
Browse through our members’ stories and find out the diverse ways that CPAs are working around the globe
- Careers
Career considerations
If your student wants to pursue a career in accounting, they’ll require a unique blend of skills.
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Communication: the ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally.
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Innovators and creative thinkers: able to provide value-driven solutions.
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Analytical skills: possessing a strong analytical mindset.
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Collaboration: the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams.
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Problem solving: able to navigate challenging situations.
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Enhancing workflows: keeping workflows smooth to ensure timely financial reporting.
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Ethical integrity: can uphold the highest ethical standards.
Hear more about the important skills required in the future of accounting
The relevancy of accounting as a career in the future
Accounting provides the foundation of the business world, which means accountants always need to be at the table when important decisions are being made. While automation is now assisting with some tasks, the value of a skilled accountant is their ability to provide insights into data and make the numbers talk.
The world of possibilities open to accountants
The benefits of a career in accounting
In addition to their potential to work across all industries, accountants have skills that are seen as essential for emerging business leaders. This means their accounting skills will equip them to take the next step in their career whenever they’re ready.
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More resources
We’re passionate about the many different career opportunities available in accounting, so we’re here to support educators in fostering the next generation of accountants and finance professionals.
