CPA Australia has once again teamed up with Business Educators Australasia for the Plan Your Own Enterprise competition.
Secondary students studying in Australia or New Zealand are invited to enter the competition by completing a 3,000 word plan on a creative idea for a small business. First prize is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Shanghai for five nights with $500 spending money.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 August.
Accounting skills are essential for writing a successful business plan. Click on the tiles below for useful information to help build your plan.
A career in accounting
Being a CPA isn’t just about number crunching, accounting is a career path with hundreds of possibilities. CPAs work in a wide range of roles, from strategic planning to risk analysis, in a diverse range of industries from finance to fashion.
Today you will find CPAs working in great organisations such as adidas, Coca-Cola Amatil and KPMG. Wherever there’s a need for someone with astute accounting knowledge and sharp business skills, CPAs are in demand.
For more information about careers in accounting, click on the "Get Connected" link on the right hand side and join CPA Passport.
