The Future of Accounting 2024

A special careers event on 14 August for secondary school students in years 12-13, run by Waikato Management School in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

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Are you thinking about a future career in accounting? Join us for this special careers event at the University of Waikato on 14 August 2024 and start planning your future today!

Open to all secondary school students in years 12-13, as well as business studies/accounting teachers, careers advisors, and parents/whānau.

This is your chance to:

  • Hear from industry experts about the essential 'soft skills' and qualifications needed to get started in this versatile profession.
  • Discover how the role of Chartered Accountants is evolving with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies. 
  • Discover how a career in accounting can make epic things happen! It will unlock opportunities for you to work in a wide range of industries - such as sport, health, business, entertainment, or not-for-profits - in New Zealand or overseas.
  • Enjoy food and refreshments after the event while you mix 'n' mingle.

 

This event is proudly hosted by Waikato Management School in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

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Time & location

When: 14 August 2024, 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Location: PwC lecture theatre (MSB.1.04)
Waikato Management School,
University of Waikato, Hamilton

Free parking in Gate 10 (Silverdale Rd), Gate 1 (Knighton Rd), or Gate 2b (Knighton Rd)

Speakers and event schedule

Register for this event

Highlights video

Watch the highlights video from our 2023 Future of Accounting event!

Then find out how you can study to become a Chartered Accountant at the University of Waikato, with our three-year Bachelor of Business degree majoring in Accounting.

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Study Accounting at Waikato

Find out how you can study to become a Chartered Accountant at the University of Waikato, with our three-year Bachelor of Business degree majoring in Accounting.