CPA AUSTRALIAYOUR GLOBAL CAREER MOVE.

GAIN A VOICE THAT IS HEARD

CPA AUSTRALIA

REG OGNISED EM PLO YER

PARTNERS

O F F E R I N G S U P P O R T T H R O U G H

T H E C P A P R O G R A M

CPAS W O RK I N A RANG E

O F RO LES AND I NDUSTRI ES

A R O U N D T H E G L O B E

CELEBRATI NG 130 YEARS

SI NCE FO RM ATI O N

The recent and projected growth in labour market

demand for accountants is strong

Employment of accountantsThousands

Sources: ABS (2015)

Labour Force Survey

and Department of

Employment (2015)

Projections

Employers are demanding soft and higher order skills

Top 10 selection criteria when recruiting accounting and finance graduates

Source : Graduate Careers, 2014

Mega trends’ impact on employer demands

Selection criteriaAccounting

and financeAll

Interpersonal and communication skills 1 1

Critical reasoning and analytical skills 2 3

Passion / knowledge of industry 3 2

Cultural alignment / values fit 4 6

Calibre of academic results 5 4

Emotional intelligence 6 7

Work experience 7 5

Teamwork skills 8 8

Activities 9 9

Leadership skills 10 10