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Submit your event for our new online careers events calendar: Published 01 Jul 2009
Those interested in a career in business or finance now have access to a free online events calendar. The calendar provides a month by month guide to school career fairs, expos, tertiary events and employment evenings. More >

Sample Logbook and Review Guide for mentors and managers: Published 01 Jul 2009
To assist Chartered Accountant mentors and line managers perform their role and support candidates in meeting the practical experience requirements, a sample logbook and mentor/manager review guide has been posted on the Institute’s website. More >

Approval of flexible candidate work conditions in tough economic times: Published 01 Jul 2009
In the face of the current economic slowdown, employers may be looking at flexible resourcing options including reducing candidates’ hours/days per week or requesting they take longer unpaid annual leave periods. The Institute is keen to support employers and candidates during these tough times. More >

Pre-module test – how to prepare for the module: Published 01 Jul 2009
As part of your candidate’s preparation for the Chartered Accountants Program, have them undertake the pre-module test specific to their module. It will identify any knowledge gaps and ensure that they are well positioned to start the module. More >

No need to wait 26 weeks to enrol your graduates: Published 01 Jul 2009
From Term 3 2009, changes will be implemented to the technical modules of the Chartered Accountants Program aimed at reducing complexity in the assessment mix, reducing candidate workload in the Extension Project and strengthening the focus on exam preparation. More >

Changes to technical modules assessment: Published 30 Jun 2009
From Term 3 2009, changes will be implemented to the technical modules of the Chartered Accountants Program aimed at reducing complexity in the assessment mix, reducing candidate workload in the Extension Project and strengthening the focus on exam preparation. More >

Changes to the EBA module: Published 22 May 2009
The Institute is committed to ensuring the ongoing rigour and relevance of the Chartered Accountants Program. As a result, the Ethics and Business Administration (EBA) module will include an exam from EBA209 onwards. This change has been carefully considered in consultation with The Institute's Education Board. More >

Employment Evening more relevant than ever: Published 18 May 2009
Recent Employment Evenings were successful in raising employer profiles with final year accounting students. More >

How to stay engaged with the student market, when times are tough: Published 18 May 2009
The tide has turned and now there are more candidates than ever on the jobs market but fewer jobs to go around. For employers or those in HR, the question is “How do we stay front of mind with university students, without the expectation of a job at the end of the conversation?” More >

Malaysia: New agreement to deliver Chartered Accountants Program: Published 18 May 2009
The Institute has formalised an arrangement with the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants to facilitate delivery of the Chartered Accountants Program in Malaysia. More >

The best Chartered Accountant career expos. Virtually.: Published 18 May 2009
If students and graduates can’t make it to the expo, take the expo to them: that’s the idea behind The Institute’s support of two exciting online virtual career expos. More >

2009/2010 Chartered Accountants Program module fee increase deferred to Term 3: Published 18 May 2009
To assist candidates and their employers in the current financial environment, a CPI increase to Chartered Accountants Program module fees has been deferred until Term 3 2009. More >

Pre-requisite service requirements waived from Term 2 2009: Published 18 May 2009
The Institute is taking a flexible approach to the changing needs of employers and candidates in the current environment. As a result, the Board agreed to the suspension of the 26 weeks' pre-requisite service entry requirements for candidates already in employment, for a 12 month trial. More >

2009 Term 1 and 2 enrolment open dates: Published 12 Feb 2009
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Student website expands to help grow the profession: Published 12 Feb 2009
The Institute has launched an updated and expanded student website to support the ongoing campaign to attract new graduates and students to Chartered Accounting careers. More >

Connect with high school students: Published 12 Feb 2009
Meet the Business Leader is an event designed to introduce year 11 and 12 students to the world of Chartered Accounting. More >

Employer support helps boost chances of candidate success: Published 12 Feb 2009
Employers can play a significant role in helping their staff successfully complete the Chartered Accountants Program by following eight key strategies. More >

Meet the best and brightest in 2009 - there is still time!: Published 12 Feb 2009
The Institute will connect you with the most promising accounting students through a range of events in 2009. Aside from meeting these students, the events will provide you with targeted profiling opportunities. More >

Latest editions of accounting handbooks out now: Published 12 Feb 2009
The accounting industry’s key reference bibles to Australian accounting and audit standards are available now for purchase. More >

Qualified Chartered Accountants to gain study exemptions: Published 12 Feb 2009
The Institute has negotiated a number of subject exemptions with universities across Australia for qualified Chartered Accountants. More >

2009 Term 1 enrolment open dates: Published 13 Oct 2008
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Candidate Development Program - fast track learning for your candidates: Published 13 Oct 2008
Introducing a new training initiative delivered parallel to the Chartered Accountants Program. Practical in-house tutorials will fast track learning for your candidates. More >

Candidate of the Year Awards: Published 13 Oct 2008
Everyone knows what a huge effort the Chartered Accountants Program is and, from an Institute survey, that one of the hardest elements is the juggle of work, study and social life for candidates. More >

Positive results from our Employer Mentor Tracking Study: Published 13 Oct 2008
The Chartered Accountants Program surveyed employers canvassing the views of key decision makers and mentors. More >

Employer Guide: coming soon: Published 13 Oct 2008
Later this year, the Institute will be launching a new Employer Guide. It outlines what the Chartered Accountants Program is all about, and how you can help support your candidates in their studies. More >

The power of mentoring: Published 13 Oct 2008
Mentoring programs are being implemented in large numbers as companies use them to help foster and grow high potential talent. Mentoring is also seen as a powerful way to retain employees, particularly women. More >

Getting your people strategy right: Published 13 Oct 2008
Demand for people with accounting skills will continue to be driven by the shortage in white collar workers, an aging population and increasingly complex legislation. Read more for tips to help you find, and keep, good people. More >

Vacation Employment Evenings wraps up for 2008: Published 13 Oct 2008
Recent Vacation Evenings were successful in introducing employers to students looking for work in their summer break. More >

Attract the best and the brightest: Published 13 Oct 2008
Our range of student recruitment programs help you meet and recruit students from high school through to university graduates. Register before 5 December to receive all the benefits on offer. More >

Company training rated by graduates: Published 14 Apr 2008
Enrol your graduates in the Program today as enrolments close next Monday. More >

Employer e-news April 2008 poll: Published 11 Apr 2008
Take a moment to answer our poll and your could win a Myer Gift voucher. What type of company do you work for? More >

Key dates: Published 11 Apr 2008
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Enrol using explorer: Published 11 Apr 2008
Internet explorer browser required. More >

Revised major project format: Published 11 Apr 2008
Starting with EBA108 on 14 April, the format of the major project has been changed. More >

New and improved logbook and completion guide: Published 11 Apr 2008
A revised Logbook and Completion guide are available now via myCA. More >

External and GAA mentor options (Employer e-news April 2008): Published 11 Apr 2008
Is yours an organisation without a Chartered Accountant? More >

Skilled migration internship program - accounting: Published 11 Apr 2008
Move aims to relieve skills shortage. More >

Release of 2009-10 Program timetable: Published 10 Apr 2008
The final 2008 - 2010 Chartered Accountants Program timetable has been released on the Institute's website. More >

Key dates: Published 07 Feb 2008
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Candidates benefit too: Published 07 Feb 2008
Chartered Accountants Program candidates can access member benefits. Do your candidates know what is on offer? More >

Andrew Arkell named president: Published 07 Feb 2008
Andrew Arkell has been appointed the President for the Institute in 2008. More >

Mentoring in the Chartered Accountants Program: Published 07 Feb 2008
Mentor's role key to practical experience. More >

Practical experience log audit: Published 07 Feb 2008
Practical experience log audit More >

High Satisfaction: Published 07 Feb 2008
The latest candidate tracker survey reports high satisfaction. More >

Learning resources available to candidates: Published 13 Dec 2007
The Chartered Accountants Program uses a wide range of print and online resources to assist you during the course of your studies. More >

Key Dates: Published 12 Dec 2007
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Free kit to introduce accounting to high school students: Published 12 Dec 2007
The Institute has updated its free work experience kit to help employers run a successful high school program in their work place. More >

Knowledge at your finger tips with online business resources: Published 12 Dec 2007
The Institute’s Knowledge Centre is pleased to offer members and candidates free access to a wide variety of online business resources through two databases provided by EBSCO Information Services. More >

New pathways lead to Chartered Accountants Program: Published 12 Dec 2007
While maintaining high standards, the Institute has continued to develop and broaden its educational offering in line with business needs. More >

Candidate of the year awarded: Published 12 Dec 2007
Everyone knows what a huge effort the Chartered Accountants Program is and, from an Institute survey, that one of the hardest elements is the juggle of work, study and social life for candidates. More >

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