The Future of Accounting 2024 :: University of Waikato

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).

Speakers and event schedule

Matt Bolger – Pro Vice-Chancellor, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato
Mary Low - Acting Head of School of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato

Tracy Rickit – Careers Engagement Manager, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Sarah Robson - Student advisor, Management Student Centre (MSC), University of Waikato

Mckenzie Northcott - Associate, PwC

Renate Swart (Partner), Megan Scott (Director), and Charlotte Berry (Senior Analyst) - PWC
Blair Bulloch - Acting Manager Investigations and Prosecutions, Serious Fraud Office NZ
Rae Gunn - Owner & Managing Director, Gunn Coaching & Advisory Limited
Jono Peart (Partner) and Keshav Mahindra (Manager) - Deloitte

Dr Kelly Hsiao - Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Waikato

Steven Rae – Director, Vazey Child
Richard Williams – Director, Baker Tilly Staples Rodway
Andrew Pullon – Director, Digital Solutions, PKF Hamilton

MCed by Mckenzie Northcott

: Please enjoy our hospitality after the event with food and refreshments.
This is also a good opportunity to meet some of our guest speakers and ask them questions.
If you have any questions about studying accounting at the University of Waikato, our student advisors from the Management Student Centre will have a stand available.
The event concludes at about 6.30pm.

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When I applied for this job, my MMS degree really stood out to my employer, because research skills are crucial to the job.
Artika Sharma
Fiji-born Artika Sharma is an accountant at KPMG New Zealand in Hamilton, where she enjoys working with a diverse range of people.
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I always knew that when I finished my degree, it would be a strong one to go out into the workplace.
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A lot of us don’t think we are capable, but there is a lot of support [at Waikato], and people here who will help you to succeed.
Kimihia Solomon-Banks
Bachelor of Business
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Studying accounting provides you with many different options. It enables you to work in various branches of accounting and a wide range of industries. It’s also beneficial if you want to start up your own company or work in other areas of business.
Aleena Sutton
Aleena Sutton really enjoyed accounting at high school, so she opted to take a three-year business degree at Waikato Management School as a pathway to become a Chartered Accountant.
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