The Chartered Accountants Program

Competing in international markets, with the need to embrace technological
change, requires trusted leaders in business and finance who have the
relevant training and experience to navigate through these complexities.
The Chartered
Accountants Program
The Chartered Accountants (CA) Program is rigorous and challenging in its
training and assessment. To ensure candidates develop strong commercial
acumen, and the professional scepticism and critical thinking that are
essential for a successful career in business.
The global quality benchmark
Chartered Accountants ANZ is Australia and
New Zealand’s only member of the Global
Accounting Alliance (GAA) – an exclusive
collection of the 10 leading accounting bodies
from around the world.
The freedom to move your
career anywhere
Your designation is not only recognised as one
of the pre-eminent professional accounting
qualifications in the world, it is also recognised
by the leading accounting bodies across major
capital markets. So wherever you want to take
your career, your CA designation will set you
up for success in the international job market.
Access to some of the world’s most
exciting and influential companies
EMMA EVANS CA
CFO/COO at Capi
Sparkling and
Lucy Folk Jewellery
Melbourne, Australia
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Employers around the world value Chartered
Accountants for their unique skill set, commercial
acumen and leadership abilities. 99 of the
100 Best Global Brands employ Chartered
Accountants* - proof that the CA designation
is trusted and valued internationally.
*Source: Interbrand – Best Global Brands 2012
A knowledge network that
spans the globe
You’ll study alongside the future leaders in
business and finance, joining them as part
of an 800,000 strong knowledge network in
180 countries. It’s this connectivity that will
keep you on top of the latest industry insights,
give you access to thought leadership and offer
opportunities to grow your career.
An internationally recognised
postgraduate qualification
By choosing the Chartered Accountants Program,
you’re on track to become one of the best and
brightest business professionals. Chartered
Accountants ANZ is the only professional
accounting body in Australia registered as
a higher education provider by the Australian
government*. Once you complete the Program
and become a CA you’ll also hold an accredited
and internationally recognised postgraduate
qualification: the Graduate Diploma of Chartered
Accounting (GradDipCA).
* Chartered Accountants ANZ is regulated by TEQSA
(Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency)
The tomorrow you want starts here
Apply for the Chartered Accountants
Program in 4 easy steps:
Make the world yours
Step 1 You have completed an accredited
degree and prerequisite subjects
Step 2 You meet the practical experience
and mentoring requirements as set
out on our website
Step 3 Apply online (includes uploading
your employment details and
academic transcripts) at
charteredaccountantsanz.com/program
Step 4 Once approved, you become
a provisional member and can
enrol in your first module.
Alternative entry pathways
Being a Chartered
Accountant definitely
helped me get to where
I am today by enabling
me to have an open
mind and by giving me
many tools – both soft
and technical – to be
able to take on all the
challenges I face day
to day.
Alternative entry pathways are available
if you have a non-accounting background
or haven’t completed all prerequisite subjects.
Please visit our website for more information.
International graduates
Chartered Accountants Australia and
New Zealand is authorised to undertake
skills assessments and skilled employment
assessments for accounting.
Indigenous accountants
Indigenous Accountants Australia (a joint
initiative of Chartered Accountants ANZ
and CPA Australia) is committed to increasing
the number of Indigenous Australians in the
accounting profession. To find out what support
is available, visit indigenousaccountants.com.au.
Need more information?
Get in touch with us on:
1300 137 322 (within Australia),
0800 469 422 (within New Zealand)
or +64 4 474 7840 (if overseas);
or email [email protected]
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Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand
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DARREN CHAN CA
Financial Controller
at Hong Kong CSL Limited
Hong Kong
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The Chartered Accountants Program
The Program comprises two components:
1
The Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (5 modules)
2
Mentored practical experience (3 years)
1
Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
Your path to excellence
Upon completing both components you will be eligible for full membership of Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand.
Chartered Accountant
Admission to full membership
Practical and real life scenarios are
core to all our modules. The Chartered
Accountants Program takes your university
education to the next level and applies
your knowledge to business situations
that prepare you for your future career.
The Program comprises five modules:
Achieve Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA)
Audit & Assurance
Understanding an entity, its environment and
being able to identify and evaluate the relevant
risks it is exposed to are critical to business
sustainability. You’ll assess how these risks impact
the financial reports and recommend appropriate
controls and actions to mitigate the risks.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Capstone
Audit &
Assurance
Financial
Accounting
& Reporting
Management
Accounting &
Applied Finance
Taxation
Mentored Practical Experience
Admission to Provisional Membership
Accredited undergraduate/master’s degree or alternative entry pathway
Financial performance, position and cash
flows tell a story about a business. This module
navigates the regulatory environment around
financial reporting. Delivering an understanding
that goes beyond just the preparation of numbers
and provides meaning to what is represented
in the financial reports. You’ll extend your
understanding as well as your ability to apply
International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS), with a focus on ethics, client service
and future accounting developments.
Management Accounting
& Applied Finance
This module gives a holistic view across
the business, looking at business data in a
whole new way. You’ll learn how to analyse,
interpret and provide deeper insights to key
financial information, allowing better and
more informed decision making and improved
future competitive position of a business.
Taxation
All businesses require consideration of the impact
of relevant taxation laws. You’ll examine and apply
international tax, capital gains tax, fringe benefits
law and GST to real-life case studies.
Capstone
The business world demands more than just
technical knowledge. Critical skills such as
communication, solving business problems,
and how to operate in diverse teams are essential
attributes expected of a Chartered Accountant
and are the focus of the Capstone module. These
attributes are assessed through our face-to-face
workshops and assessments.
81
%
of candidates were satisfied with the
Program’s relevance to their career
(Source: Chartered Accountants ANZ, 2014 Candidate Tracker)
2
Mentored Practical Experience
You’ll learn from an experienced mentor
Applying learned knowledge to
the business world can be challenging.
That’s why mentored practical experience
is a critical part of the Program. With the
support of your own ‘personal coach’ you will
quickly develop your professional learning
and maximise your growth potential.
The Program incorporates a three-year mentored
practical experience component. Your CA qualified
mentor will set you on the path to success and
provide you with the guidance and insight that
only comes from someone who has already
successfully negotiated the challenges of the
modern business world.
How does your mentor guide you?
•Through structured one-on-one time,
providing guidance and support with
your learning which is usually relevant
to your workplace
•By formally reviewing your practical
experience on a regular basis.
98
88
(Source: Chartered Accountants ANZ, 2013 Employer Tracker)
(Source: Chartered Accountants ANZ, 2014 Candidate Tracker)
%
of employers talk favourably
about the Program
%
of candidates would recommend
the Program to others
Your provisional membership keeps you connected
Upon application to the Program you become a
provisional member and have the support of your
peers from day one. Your provisional membership
will give you the opportunity to connect, learn
and share with your fellow candidates, and build
powerful networks that will help you grow your
career. You’ll also have access to our closed
social media group, thought leading insights and
events to support your continuous professional
development.
The best thing about
being a Chartered
Accountant is that
when you are discussing
a problem with a
colleague, or pitching
something to the board,
the person you are
talking to knows the
experience that you’ve
had and they know
that the opinion you’re
raising will be well
reasoned and sound.
ANTONIO
CALIARI-PEARCE CA
Accountant at Vend
Auckland, New Zealand
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