Auditing is one of the key areas of the work of the accountancy profession. It involves an independent detailed assessment of the financial statements, systems and controls of client organisations. Through involvement in the audit area, one learns to look at figures to see if they present a clear view of the financial position of a company. Basically, people like yourself - bright, enthusiastic and hard working. In this way, you benefit from the experience and support of colleagues and friends as you progress.
Technology is pervasive in the world of work.
In whatever field you are gaining your experience, you will be closely involved in management information systems and their design and control. After qualification, young CAs have the opportunity to participate in formal post-qualification programmes in IT applications leading to advanced graduate awards at certificate, diploma and masters levels. Prospects are very good. The breadth of training that CAs acquire equips them to work in any area that involves finance and systems. They are to be found in banking and finance, construction and development, management consultancy, education and journalism.