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.
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).
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 7 (Hillcrest Rd), Gate 10 (Silverdale Rd), Gate 1 (Knighton Rd), or Gate 2b.
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
- 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) and Megan Scott (Director) - PWC
- Blair Bulloch, Acting Manager Investigations and Prosecutions, Serious Fraud Office NZ
- Rae Gunn, Owner & Managing Director, Gunn Coaching & Advisory Limited
- Dr Kelly Hsiao - Senior lecturer in accounting, University of Waikato
- Steven Rae – Director, Vazey Child
- Richard Williams – Director (Lead tax and business advisor), Baker Tilly Staples Rodway
- Andrew Pullon – Director (Digital Solutions), PKF
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.
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.
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.