Aside from the education prerequisites required for the Program, you will need to be employed. It is worth pursuing opportunities with organisations, through careers expos and employer information sessions which are held on university campuses.

The internet is a great resource to start your search. Try:

• The Institute's Job Search: register with the Institute and access Job Search


• Company websites: companies will list positions they have available on their site


• Career hubs: through university websites


• Graduate opportunities


• Websites of employment agencies and recruiters


• unigrad.com.au


• seek.com.au


• monster.com.au

It is also worthwhile speaking with university career counsellors, attending university information sessions and career fairs and joining student societies on campus.

You could approach local Chartered Accounting firms and offer your time for free to obtain work experience and introduce yourself to firms.

Employed? Now its time for the Program
Once you are employed in an accountancy role, with a Chartered Accountant mentor, you can start your journey towards obtaining the Chartered Accountant designation.

1. Pre-enrol in the Program and start recording your work experience. You can do this online and complete a Letter of Agreement.


2. Complete at least 26 weeks of full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience under the supervision of your Chartered Accountant mentor


3. Enrol in your first module online.


4. Once you have received enrolment confirmation, register to attend an orientation session for new Chartered Accountants Program candidates.