The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Chartered Accountant
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Chartered Accountants display exceptional thinking and a superior grasp of business that truly marks them as unique in the marketplace. They work at some of the highest levels in business as chief financial officers, CEO’s, senior managers and partners of some of the world’s largest organisations.
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Chartered Accountants set themselves apart through their:
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- Superior analytical thinking \r\n
- Ability to solve complex problems \r\n
- Highly developed communication and technical skills \r\n
- Dedication to completing work to the highest standard \r\n
- Commitment to self-improvement and development \r\n
- Ambition to achieve the best for their clients \r\n
- Membership to a global collective of bright minds at the pinnacle of their profession. \r\n
A Chartered Accountant has completed an education course renowned and unrivalled for rigour and quality. The Chartered Accountants Program is not only respected by business leaders, it is also the only professional accounting program recognised by the Board of Studies as a Graduate Diploma (with subject exemptions for future study) – making it a great stepping-stone for senior management.
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Broader skills. Wider network.
\r\nThe Chartered Accounting qualification equips Chartered Accountants with the perfect blend of learned principles and practical application – giving them a noticeable advantage over their counterparts, and allowing them to add value to a business from their first day on the job.
\r\nUpon receiving your accreditation, you become a member of the Global Accounting Alliance, and can work anywhere in the world – in whatever industry you choose.
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Career Insights
Full Time Average
Weekly Wage$1,531 to $1,900 Earnings for full-time employees before tax.
The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.Full Time/Part Time
Split84%16% This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.
The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.Currently Employed
Workers225,100 The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.
It includes both full-time and part-time workers.Future Job Openings
Next Five Years10k - 25k An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.
It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.Current
UnemploymentLow The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.Powered by Australian Jobs 2026
Career Details
What does it take to become a Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountants display exceptional thinking and a superior grasp of business that truly marks them as unique in the marketplace. They work at some of the highest levels in business as chief financial officers, CEO’s, senior managers and partners of some of the world’s largest organisations.
Chartered Accountants set themselves apart through their:
- Superior analytical thinking
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Highly developed communication and technical skills
- Dedication to completing work to the highest standard
- Commitment to self-improvement and development
- Ambition to achieve the best for their clients
- Membership to a global collective of bright minds at the pinnacle of their profession.
A Chartered Accountant has completed an education course renowned and unrivalled for rigour and quality. The Chartered Accountants Program is not only respected by business leaders, it is also the only professional accounting program recognised by the Board of Studies as a Graduate Diploma (with subject exemptions for future study) – making it a great stepping-stone for senior management.
Broader skills. Wider network.
The Chartered Accounting qualification equips Chartered Accountants with the perfect blend of learned principles and practical application – giving them a noticeable advantage over their counterparts, and allowing them to add value to a business from their first day on the job.
Upon receiving your accreditation, you become a member of the Global Accounting Alliance, and can work anywhere in the world – in whatever industry you choose.
Find out more
Check out the Good Universities Guide for more information on careers and the courses that can help get you there.
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