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Yep I agree. I've never studied so damn hard in my life, until I started the CA. That's probably a combination of work + study. Indeed, the modules within CA are definitely harder than what was taught at Uni. But I also believe that the CA's method of teaching is flawed. Focus sessions...

I mean both (a) and (b) if I haven't interpreted your question incorrectly. Audit related services is wide and varied. What is stated in the CA Act 2001 for auditor appointment is primarily related to financial statement audits (i.e. the auditor providing an "opinion" based on the financial...

All areas are affected by the credit crisis, especially Advisory areas, which depend on the market to perform well for their division to do well. That isn't to say that during market downturns these areas don't make money through divestitures, PE funds snatching up cheap companies etc. Audit...

Well I've personally never done the actual recruitment process myself but a few of my colleagues have been asked by HR to help out with the application screening process. Big 4 accounting firms look for people who have strong academics, usually credit (65%+) average (however, that isn't to...

CA firms, especially Big 4 firms have very structured training programs at every stage in your career e.g. from Accountant/Consultant, Senior Accountant/Consultant, Manager, Senior Manager/Associate Director, Executive Director to Partner, which is in line with their global practices. Also, Big...

CA qualification is a professional qualifcation associated with British Commonwealth countries. Upon graduation of the CA program you will receive a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting, whereas, the CPA is a series of exams for membership into the CPA Australian. CA is the main...

I'll definitely complete the MAF on a part-time basis in Melbourne. A few of the younger guys I work with are doing the MAF from Macquarie, and a few of the managers and above have the MAF from Melbourne. Hence that is my reason why I'm so indifferent between the two institutions. The most...

What are people's thoughts about the Masters of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and from The University of Melbourne? I know that both are highly regarded in the Finance industry space within Big 4 accounting, Big 4 banks, Asset Managers, IBs, etc. I intend to start the MAF from...

Hey, Yeah I'm currently doing C1 only. Like yourself, I'm planning to complete the rest of the subjects during my 9 months prior to the CA Program. My employers have expressed that I should complete the GDipAppFin after the CA program, but I just couldn't be bothered waiting 3 years. In the...

Can anyone tell me what GDipAppFin subject stream they are taking from FINSIA? E.g. Treasury, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Investment Analysis I'm thinking of doing the Investment Analysis stream, anyone have any ideas about this stream? Next year I'll be employed at a Big 4...