career development

Motivation rarely disappears all at once. For most accounting professionals it fades quietly: a little less energy for work that once felt satisfying, a little more effort needed to begin the day. That slow drift is worth noticing, because it tends to arrive at exactly the moment the profession is asking more of the people in it.Across Australia, firms are working through a ...

Career growth means stretching your skills, scope or title; job stability means predictable pay, benefits and steady leadership. For most accounting professionals the two are not opposites, the real question is which to prioritise right now. The end of financial year, when performance reviews and salary outcomes land, is when that question tends to surface most sharply.​One ...

​It’s no secret that accounting roles are changing. Thanks to artificial intelligence, about 92% of jobs will likely evolve drastically in the years ahead. With automated tools now handling millions of tasks, from data analysis to customer service, the duties left behind for human workers are shifting, prompting a demand for brand-new soft and technical skills. By 2030, aro...

​Understanding the accounting job market this year feels complex. People are fighting for roles against countless candidates and competing against increasingly sophisticated AI bots. You might find yourself grappling with applications that ask you to prove that you’re “digitally literate”, agile, or innovative. If you can’t decode what employers are looking for, your applic...

​Mentoring programs are becoming increasingly commonplace within the world's most successful companies. One report found that up to 98% of US Fortune 500 companies use mentoring programs. It's easy to see the appeal of these programs for employers. Mentoring can improve employee engagement and retention rates, enhance knowledge transfer throughout an organisation, and redu...

​In many accounting careers, who you know can be as important as what you know. The relationships you forge with other industry experts, colleagues, and managers can help you access roles and opportunities you'd never encountered. What's more, effective networking allows you to learn from other thought leaders and industry experts. In an accounting industry that's constantl...

​Even in a world where the majority of employers now use social media as part of their hiring process, the resume is still one of the most important tools any candidate has. It is the first thing most employers will look at before even thinking about inviting someone to an interview. It’s also your best chance to immediately introduce your accounting education and experienc...