Does it matter? What should I choose?
Having an undergraduate degree with an accounting major means you can work in any industry, anywhere in the world. And as a CPA you will be in an internationally recognised leader in finance, accounting and business with access to great jobs.
CPAs work in a wide range of industries with an increasingly diverse range of responsibilities:
- More than 21,000 members hold the position of general manager, financial controller, CFO or CEO.
- CPAs hold senior management roles at most of Australia's big corporations, including the big 4 accounting firms.
- Local, state and commonwealth government employs CPAs at all levels.
- Approximately 20 per cent of CPA Australia's membership work in public practice, providing advisory services to businesses of all sizes.
CPAs are sought after because of the high standard and content of their undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, their commitment to ethical standards mandated through adherence to a comprehensive code of professional conduct, and the technical support available to them.
Commitment to becoming a CPA demonstrates to employers that you are committed to professionalism and integrity. It is the capabilities of strategy, leadership and international business that sets a CPA apart in today's dynamic business environment.
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