Employer Profile: CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies with a membership of more than 117,000 finance, accounting and business professionals across the globe. Our international presence continues to grow in terms of representation on international bodies and influence in the profession globally. In areas of financial reporting, taxation and corporate governance we are thought leaders in Australia and internationally.
Education, training, technical support and advocacy are our core services for members. Staff and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to federal, state and territory governments and to regulators, industry, academia and the general public.
Career Opportunities: -
1. Join CPA Passport Program for FREE!
CPA Passport is CPA Australia’s global student network. It’s your ticket to the broadest career options available in Australia and overseas. It provides more resources, networking opportunities, study support, ongoing training and work experience programs than any other professional body of its kind. If it’s your goal to secure work experience in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, or New Zealand, we can provide you with all the information and assistance you need.
The CPA Passport magazine, Real Business, is the only finance and business publication specifically for students. Also available in a digital version, it provides you with industry information, employer profiles and all you need to know to join the workforce.
How do I join? Go to: cpacareers.com.au
2. CPA Australia Internship Program
The CPA Australia Internship Program helps you find relevant experience with great employers throughout Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Many students are offered ongoing work or graduate positions as a result of their placement.
All placements are paid roles that will run for six to twelve weeks starting in November 2009. There are a number of paid placements across a range of industries. Each student can apply for a maximum of four placements. For further information, please visit cpacareers.com.au
3. think+create: The CPA Program
The CPA Program is designed to produce graduates with all of the analytical capabilities they’ll need, plus the ability to think creatively. It’s this combination that is so powerful in producing future business leaders. With more than 117,000 members, CPA Australia is the largest association of finance, accounting and business professionals in Australia. CPA Australia has over 25,000 members working in 100 countries around the world. They work at the highest levels and in all industries. In fact, more than 20,000 CPA members hold the position of General Manager, Financial Controller, CFO or CEO.
The CPA Program is challenging, comprehensive and internationally recognised. The content ensures that CPAs possess technical expertise second to none. But the CPA Program offers more than traditional accounting. It equips graduates with the ability to see the bigger business picture. They learn to use both sides of the brain, the analytical plus the intuitive. Hence our positioning, think+create. This unique combination drives business success. It also ensures that CPAs are in constant demand.
For more information, go to: cpaaustralia.com.au
Application Deadline: 2009 Graduate Careers Conference: Tuesday 7 April 2009. Go to cpacareers.com.au for details.
Vacation Work: Yes
Traineeships: No
Work Experience: Yes
International Opportunities: Yes
Dual Degree Required: No
Graduate Qualifications: Accounting
Banking/Finance
Business
Commerce
Finance
Taxation
Contact for Australian Employment Opportunities
Name of Contact Person: Hayley Angell
Contact Phone: 07 3100 0127
Contact Fax: 07 3100 0141
Contact Address: Level 8 CPA Centre
307 Queen Street BRISBANE Qld 4000
Contact Email: hayley.angell@cpaaustralia.com.au
Internet: http://www.cpacareers.com.au
Contact for International Employment Opportunities
Name of Contact Person: Hayley Angell
Contact Phone: 07 3100 0127
Contact Fax: 07 3100 0141
Contact Address: Level 8, CPA Centre
307 Queen Street BRISBANE QLD 4000
Contact Email: hayley.angell@cpaaustralia.com.au
Internet: http://www.cpacareers.com.au