What can I do with a degree in Accounting?

Fields of employment

Public Accounting

  • Auditing/assurance Services
  • Tax
  • Environmental Accounting
  • Forensic/Investigative Accounting
  • International Accounting
  • Personal Financial Planning

Corporate Accounting

  • Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Internal Auditing
  • Cost Accounting
  • Tax Planning
  • Budget Analysis

Government

  • Auditing
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Management
  • Budget Analysis
  • Research

Education

  • Teaching
  • Researching
  • Consulting

Non for Profit Sector / Non-Government Agencies

  • Accounting
  • Internal Audit
  • Financial Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Money Handling
  • Record Keeping

Employers

  • Public Accounting Firms
  • Federal and state agencies and departments
  • Companies of all sizes, in all industries
  • Social service agencies and organizations
  • Hospitals
  • Public schools
  • Secondary Schools, TAFE’s, Universities
  • Religious organizations
  • Libraries and museums
  • Political parties
  • Labour unions

Further Information and Strategies

  • Undertake internships, work experience and vacation work during your studies. CPA Australia and ICAA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia) have information on these opportunities on their websites.
  • Graduate accountants are usually expected to undertake the CA or CPA qualification within the first year or two of starting work.
  • Managers in corporate settings may obtain a MBA degree after several years of work experience.
  • Join accounting professional associations (e.g. CPA Australia and ICCA) as a student member to gain knowledge about the accounting profession.
  • Certifications available through the professional associations may increase job marketability in some areas of accounting.

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