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> World wide shortage of accountants > 25.5% of High Schools in QLD > Accounting is the language of business Did you know?

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Someone who has completed a degree, majoring in Accounting and then completed a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting. Its the highest level of accounting in Australia. What is a Chartered Accountant?

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The ICAA is in the same league as Australian Medical Association (AMA) Law Council of Australia Engineers Australia

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Not all business students go on to study accounting

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Visit your school to run a 30min 1 hour presentation. Interactive and fun. Competitions laptops go begging! What can I do for you?

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Question 2 What does GFC stand for? A.Google Finance Centre B.Global Financial Crisis C.Global Foreign Currency D.Global Financial Centre

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Real examples

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Meet a Chartered Accountant Being a Chartered Accountant gives me the skills to succeed in one of the hottest fashion houses in Australia. And to think, I was the least likely to become an accountant! Fiona Belsten CA, Sass & Bide

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Meet a Chartered Accountant It's important to understand the numbers in a business. Accounting is a good foundation for a successful career in business and its also a great career option in its own right. Tim Pethick CA, Founder, Nudie Juice

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What do they actually do?

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Types of accounting Forensic Accounting Sustainability Accounting Consulting Risk Management Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy Budget Analysts Insolvency Brokers & Analysts

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Top 5 skills you need Communication Adaptability to change Problem solving Organisational skills Team work

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At school > Subjects: Business, BCT Accounting, Economics, Maths and English > Skills: join teams, clubs and groups.

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Accountants work all over the world

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Money Talks Finance Director/CFO FInance Manager Audit Director Financial Analyst Risk Manager (5yrs exp) Accountant (3-5yrs exp.) Graduate (no experience) $150 - 260,000+ $100 - 160,000 $100 - 140,000 $80 - 125,000 $100 - 135,000 $60 - 72,000 $38 45,000 Source: Hays Salary Survey 2010

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Big business needs your students

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Question 2 What does GFC stand for? A.Google Finance Centre B.Global Financial Crisis C.Global Foreign Currency D.Global Financial Centre

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Top 5 skills you need Communication Adaptability to change Problem solving Organisational skills Team work

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THE PRIZE POOL First prize: Trip to major capital city, meet some cool Chartered Accountants, dinner at top restaurant, two nights accommodation, return airfares and transfers Second prize: one of five Apple packs with iPad 2 and iPod Touch Third prize: one of 50 $100 giftcards from JB HiFi, Myer and Visa

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