Accountancy as a Career
Business qualifications are universally recognised and are a passport to employment anywhere.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Download our careers in business information sheet to see the wide variety of roles available to a business graduate and/or CA. You might be surprised.
INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Every business needs an analyst/accountant so there are opportunities in every industry worldwide! You can work in public practice, public relations, entertainment, sport, leisure, tourism, the public sector, data analytics - almost anything!
QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS
There are several ways you can gain business qualifications.
Chartered Accountant
- attend university and obtain a degree in business or commerce
- employment for 3 years prescribed practical experience
- additional professional exams - we meet the cost and provide study leave
or, follow the new CAANZ pathway which fast tracks CA status
Earn While You Learn
- employment in an accountancy firm and gain practical experience as you study
- distance learning with a university, polytechnic, or CAANZ
- Shand Thomson meets all course fees and provides paid exam leave
Accounting Technician
- obtain a diploma in business from a polytechnic
- employment for 2 years prescribed practical experience
- one additional professional exam (we meet the cost and provide study leave)
Career Opportunities
A chartered accountant qualification is highly sought after worldwide and the skills are easily transferrable to any economy, anywhere.
Talk with us about gaining qualifications, practical experience or completing your CA requirements.
