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USC Accounting adds up to 100 per cent success
July 13, 2004
University of the Sunshine Coast accounting graduates have 100
per cent success rate in securing jobs in the industry.
The USC accounting course ensures graduates have a detailed and
up-to-date understanding of the industry combined with the personal
skills needed to provide top level service to clients.
USC accounting graduates are in high demand, with several
employers contacting the University when looking for staff.
University of the Sunshine Coast graduate Michelle Joubert
successfully secured a position with the global company
PricewaterhouseCoopers after completing a Bachelor of Business
(Accounting).
Ms Joubert applied for a position with the international company
and was among the best accounting graduates from several
universities who made it through the selection process.
PricewaterhouseCoopers has more than 120,000 employees
worldwide, 5,000 of those based in Australia.
Ms Joubert works in their Brisbane offices as a Corporate Tax
consultant.
"Tax is a challenging area to work in. Laws relating to tax are
continually being updated and changed," Ms Joubert said.
"There is a constant need to improve your knowledge and skills
in order to serve your clients to the best of your ability."
Ms Joubert says she benefited from the 'cutting-edge' knowledge
provided by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
"What you learn is current and not outdated by the time you
graduate," she said.
"The University's smaller tutorial groups mean you have a lot
more personal contact with lecturers and tutors, particularly in
areas of difficulty in various courses," Ms Joubert said.
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