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The phrase ‘taking care of business’ was never more suited to a profession. Accountants can be found across companies of every size, from sole traders and small businesses to multinationals, and provide a range of professional services, including assurance, auditing, tax, insolvency, business and financial advice.

Why graduates are obsessed with the Big Four
Why graduates are obsessed with the Big Four
You’re studying hard towards that degree, but where are you planning to work when you graduate? Some people are happy getting any graduate position they can, while many others only have one goal – The Big Four.
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Here’s a graduate job you probably haven’t considered...
Dealing with companies on the brink of bankruptcy might not be the first job that comes to mind for your average accounting or finance graduate.

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Accounting & Advisory Essentials

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Accounting & Advisory industry overview

An enormously popular profession with grads, the sky’s the limit if you have good problem-solving abilities.

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The pros and cons of a career in accountancy

No job is all upside. It’s worth considering how much you’ll enjoy the pros and how disheartening you’ll find the cons of an accountancy career.

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What salary and benefits can I expect as an accountancy grad?

After years of living frugally as a student, exactly how much will your circumstances change when you land that a full-time grad position?

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How to break into the accounting industry as a graduate

Over 30 different accounting jobs to discover and three ways to launch your graduate accounting career [infographic]

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What graduate salary can I expect at the Big 4?

Graduate programs are about more than just salary, but we know you're curious. Click here to find out about graduate salaries at the Big 4.

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Which accountancy specialisation is right for me?

Service line, business area, division… whatever it’s labelled, your potential future employer will ask you where you’d like to specialise.

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Your career: the world after accounting

An accounting degree opens up a world of opportunity – here are 30 non-traditional careers for accounting graduates.

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Choosing the right accounting firm to start your career

There are 3 types of accounting firms: the Big Four, mid-tier and boutique. We give you the lowdown on each to help you choose where to start your career.

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Getting Hired

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Five essential steps before you apply for an accountancy job

Preparation will make all the difference once you get to the starting line for your accounting graduate job search

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Common accounting graduate job interview questions

There are really only two things job interviewers want to know: do you have the competencies to do the job and do you have a personality that will allow you to fit in.

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Insider tips to land a graduate job at Deloitte

Emma Taylor, the senior manager for national graduate talent acquisition at Deloitte Australia, has a few tips for students who are interested in pursuing a career with the firm.

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11 inside tips for KPMG graduate job applications

GradAustralia surveyed recent graduates and spoke to the recruitment manager at KPMG to bring you the top 10 tips for applying to the KPMG graduate program.

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Want a graduate job at the Big 4? You better be able to answer these questions...

Get ahead in the application process for graduate programs at the Big 4 by checking out these interview questions to help you on your way.

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Sushant Chawla Deloitte Graduate

How to get an internship (or three) at a Big Four accounting firm

Many students complete one internship, and some complete two – but rare is the person who even attempts to do three.

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Five insider tips for Accenture graduate job applications

GradAustralia surveyed recent graduates at Accenture to bring you the top five tips for applying to the Accenture graduate program.

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How to write a winning CV and cover letter as an accounting graduate

Here's an easy guide to writing a winning CV and cover letter for a graduate accounting program, complete with a cover letter template!

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Don't be alarmed: read these tips before completing your personality test

Show your best self: check out GradAustralia's top tips on what to expect and how to prepare for a graduate program personality test.

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Assessment centres and group interview days for accounting grads

You made it! Now it's time to show them what you're made of – read these tips so you can breeze through your accounting assessment centre and group interview.

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How to get a job in the Deloitte graduate program

Advice on how to get a job in Deloitte’s graduate program

6 must-read tips for graduates applying for a job in the Deloitte graduate program, including the importance of values, internships and a willingness to learn.

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5 insider tips for getting a graduate job at Grant Thornton

5 insider tips for getting a graduate job at Grant Thornton

5 must-read tips for graduates applying for the graduate program at Grant Thornton, including essential qualifications, how to prepare & how to get ahead.

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On the Job

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Gaining the tick of approval from accountancy bodies

There’s more to advancing your accountancy career than just acquiring the relevant degree. Here are the other stamps of approval you might look into getting.

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On the Job with Bonnie Macdonald at PwC

Bonnie Macdonald is a consultant in PwC’s cyber team.

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Why did three superstar grads choose KPMG?

When it comes to attracting outstanding talent, KPMG is one of the best in the business.

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Common myths about the Big 4

Common myths about the Big 4

We sat down with Helen Bobbitt, Graduate Talent Acquisition Manager from KPMG, to get her take on what it is — and isn’t — really like to work for one of the Big 4.

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EY: a point of difference

We were invited along to the EY Sydney office to get a feel for the place ourselves.

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