Breaking the mould on traditional CA job optionsWith the spotliglight on the ethics and integrity of the major players in the auditing sector, landing an opportunity to do your training as a chartered accountant (CA) at a Big Four firms may no longer be all its cracked up to be. ©wrightstudio 123rf.com In fact, the job market for young CAs has changed in the last decade and the top jobs of the future look set to be quite different from what they’ve been in the past. As the world becomes more technology-driven is the ‘traditional’ approach still best-positioned to provide you with the skills you’ll need for the future? So, what can new CAs do to future-proof their careers? The most important first step is to choose the right firm to complete your training – and consider whether a non-traditional option might be a good fit for you. According to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica), there are currently 9,500 CA trainees. The vast majority – 8,885 – are completing their training at traditional auditing firms, compared to 615 who have opted for a non-traditional approach. For graduates looking to differentiate themselves from the majority, this might be a sensible option to consider. Three questions to help you find the right firm
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