Building a talent pipeline

CA Fundamentals is designed to help employers attract, develop and retain high-potential school leavers who are on the path to becoming Chartered Accountants. By partnering with CA ANZ, you play a pivotal role in shaping future talent while gaining access to structured support, training resources and a motivated workforce.

Why choose CA Fundamentals?

• Develop emerging talent: Recruit high school graduates with strong potential and a passion for accounting and business.
• Practical learning: Candidates apply their learning from day one, delivering immediate value to your organisation and gaining real-world experience while studying.
• Tailored support for you and your team: Access comprehensive toolkits, mentor guides and structured study support aligned with CA ANZ’s world-class curriculum.
• Strengthen your talent pipeline: Supporting your cadets through CA Fundamentals and beyond shows your commitment to employee success, leading to higher engagement and job satisfaction.

What’s involved for employers?

CA Fundamentals gives you a clear pathway to recruit, support and develop candidates into confident, capable professionals.

As an employer, you will:

• Recruit and onboard students: Identify candidates who align with your business needs and values.
• Provide on-the-job learning and mentorship: Support students with coaching, supervision, and opportunities to apply their learning in real time.
• Collaborate with CA ANZ: Leverage our resources and guidance to ensure your students succeed academically and professionally.

CA Fundamentals overview

Duration: Taught over 10 months, CA Fundamentals has two intakes each year in February and June.

Delivery: Online access to all subject learning materials, teaching staff, workshops, drop in sessions and assessments.

Cost

Subjects covered

• Study skills: Master how to balance study, work and personal responsibilities to help you achieve your goals.
• Accounting fundamentals: Gain a solid grasp of accounting processes and systems that are transferable and crucial in any accounting role.
• Workplace fundamentals: Understand core principles for success, helping you to excel in any professional environment.
• Business fundamentals: Learn to apply business strategy and analysis tools, preparing you for real-world business problems.

Who are the ideal candidates?

• A recent high school graduate (within the last 3 years)
• Aged 18 or older
• Employed in an approved CA ANZ organisation (ATE or RTE)
• Has completed high school level mathematics
• Eligible for university entry.

To support a CA Fundamentals candidate, employers must meet one of the following requirements:

Approved Training Employer (ATE)

Offers work experience and training that meets CA ANZ’s Mentored Practical Experience (MPE) requirements.

To become an ATE, complete the application form and submit it to: [email protected]

Recognised Training Employer (RTE)

Provides an in-house training program that has been reviewed and approved by CA ANZ.

This ensures candidates gain experience in environments that meet the professional standards required for CA Foundations and the CA Program.

If your organisation manages MPE through an in-house training program, you are eligible to become an RTE.

Contact: [email protected]