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How upcoming accountants can prepare to land a job in a COVID-19 job market
In an uncertain COVID-19 job market, upcoming accountants will need to demonstrate strong quantifiable value and upgrade their CVs to prepare to stand out in a competitiv...
‘There’s nothing soft about soft skills’
Soft skills could be more important than your technical skills when it comes to landing your next accounting gig, say industry experts.
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Education crucial as 2 out of 3 payroll managers admit knowledge gap
With payroll issues emerging across businesses of all sizes, new research by a payroll association shows that two out of three payroll managers admit they need more train...
‘We need more students’: Professionals call for accounting education re-think
Accountants, consultants and universities alike are calling for a radical overhaul of accounting education standards to ensure degrees are fit for purpose and the profess...
Is workplace experience more valuable than a university degree?
Australian workers are placing a premium on work experience over formal education, with up to seven out of 10 attributing their career success to experience.
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CA ANZ launches summer internship placement program
Accounting students looking for invaluable industry experience can now apply for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand’s annual placement program.
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The salary packages firms are eyeing in 2020
Non-financial incentives are creeping their way into salary packages, and are tipped to become more dominant into 2020.
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Steering clear of an ATO audit this tax time
With tax time just around the corner, we take a look at what the Tax Office is on the lookout for and how you can steer clear of simple errors that might land you and you...
Exploring the social value of accounting
New entrants into the accounting profession want to know the social value of their work, says one professional association boss.
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Looking to jump ship to a different firm? Have a frank conversation first
Don’t be afraid of having a frank conversation with a future employer even if you have yet to make up your mind, says one mid-tier boss.
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