The Career Path Into Accountancy, From Degree to Professional Qualification

Accountancy in Australia offers a clear, well-established route: a bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce or a related field, followed by professional certification through either Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) or CPA Australia. Both pathways combine a graduate certificate program with several years of supervised practical experience at an accounting firm or in industry, and most graduates start at one of the Big Four or a mid-tier firm to build this experience. Here's exactly how to build a career as an accountant in Australia.