The CA in Residence Program is an immersive opportunity for you to build your skills and experience as a trusted advisor in a start-up environment. You will work with founders and entrepreneurs to apply your business acumen and provide financial advice on new technology, business models and innovations.

Where are the opportunities?

Since 2018, we have partnered with a number of different dynamic start-up hubs across Australia and New Zealand to help members connect with industry leaders and stay up to date with the latest technological developments.

Currently we work with Fishburners, Stone & Chalk, River City Labs and Spacecubed in Australia and Creative HQ and University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship in New Zealand.

What can I expect?

The program places CAs in dedicated start-up hubs to collaborate with entrepreneurs at the early stages of developing new businesses.

The CA in Residence Program will allow you to:

• collaborate with entrepreneurs to understand their needs and challenges
• showcase your expertise by hosting a masterclass of your choice
• access emerging technologies and new ways of working
• gain insight into early-stage business innovation

Find out what one member experienced in the program. 

Who can apply

This program welcomes experienced CAs who are self-starters, communicators, and collaborators. Ideal candidates demonstrate a strong appetite for learning, adaptability to new situations, and the energy to thrive in dynamic environments. Members from public practice who exhibit influence and a genuine enthusiasm for the program will be particularly well-regarded.

Where do I start?

• Do some self-directed learning to discover as much as you can about the start-up ecosystem, so you have a broad knowledge around start-ups and established SMEs
• Go to a pitch-night near you (or online) or other start-up events
• Identify an area of technology you want to learn more about
• Prepare so you can design and deliver a workshop in your area of expertise

How can I get involved?

Please fill out the form below to express your interest in the CA in Residence Program.

Disclaimer 

*Selection is made by CA ANZ through its selection process as outlined in the Terms and Conditions. 

**Participants should adopt a 'suggestion-based approach' and not advocate any particular strategy. Participants must not provide accounting or financial services or advice unless they are appropriately licenced and have otherwise complied with their professional obligations. Terms and conditions apply.