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Expert Insights on Accounting Careers, Job Market & Professional Training
Platinum Professional Training and Coco Hou are regularly featured in leading media outlets for expert commentary on accounting careers, graduate employment, skilled migration pathways, and job-ready training that bridges the gap between study and employment.
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Australian Financial Review
News.com.au
The Australian
Accountants Daily
Inside Small Business
CPA In The Black
Trusted voice on accounting employment trends, graduate career pathways, professional development, and job market insights for aspiring accountants
Featured Videos & Media Appearances
Watch our expert insights on accounting careers, job market readiness, and professional training for aspiring accountants.
Job Hunting Tips for Accounting Students
Practical advice on bridging the gap between university theory and job-ready skills, featuring insights on mastering Xero and MYOB for career success.
Why Media Trust Our Career & Training Expertise
Since 2008, Platinum Professional Training has helped hundreds of accounting graduates, international students, and career changers transition from study to successful employment. When Australian media need expert commentary on accounting careers, graduate job markets, or professional training pathways, they turn to us.
We understand what employers want because we work with them daily. Our High Achiever and Ultimate Success Programs place students directly into real accounting environments, giving us firsthand knowledge of hiring trends, skills gaps, and what separates job-ready candidates from those who struggle to secure roles.
Our expertise spans the full career journey: from university graduation to first accounting role, from skilled migration assessment to CPA pathway planning, from interview preparation to workplace success. We know what works because we've guided hundreds of students through this exact journey.
Whether the topic is accounting job market trends, skills employers value most, migration pathways for international accountants, or how graduates can stand out in competitive job searches, our commentary is grounded in daily practical experience helping real students secure real accounting roles.
Our Areas of Expertise
Platinum Professional Training provides authoritative commentary on accounting careers, graduate employment, professional development, and the skills that make candidates job-ready in today's competitive market.
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Accounting Careers & Job Market
Expert insights on accounting employment trends, graduate job opportunities, career pathways, and what employers look for when hiring entry-level accountants
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Job-Ready Training & Skills Development
Bridging the gap between university theory and workplace reality through practical training in BAS, payroll, reconciliations, and client communication
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Skilled Migration & International Students
Guidance for international accounting graduates navigating Australian job markets, skills assessments, and building local experience for permanent residency pathways
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Professional Development & CPA Pathway
Strategic advice on CPA program completion, mentorship, continuous learning, and advancing from graduate to senior accounting roles
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Tax Compliance & Business Advisory
Practical knowledge of tax returns, BAS preparation, GST compliance, and small business advisory services that graduates need to master
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Industry Innovation & Emerging Skills
Commentary on how technology, cryptocurrency, AI, and automation are reshaping accounting careers and the skills employers now demand
Media Coverage & Expert Commentary
Platinum Professional Training regularly provides expert insights on the critical career, training, and professional development issues affecting accounting graduates, international students, and aspiring accounting professionals.
👔 Accounting Careers & Job Market
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Coco Hou CPA on women driving accounting's evolution, ownership, client satisfaction and profitability
Industry leadership insights on business ownership models, gender equity in accounting, and building profitable practices that prioritise client satisfaction.
Coco Hou discusses why having an experienced accountant is essential for start-up success, highlighting the growing demand for professionals who understand BAS, payroll, and business structuring.
5 reasons why SMEs that work closely with their accountant scale better
Coco Hou explains how accountants play a key role in business growth and financial decision-making, underlining why employers value candidates with practical advisory experience.
This article explores how modern accountants are moving beyond numbers to offer strategic advice, reflecting the soft skills Platinum Professional Training integrates with technical expertise.
Advisors are increasingly becoming counsellors to their clients
Coco Hou explains how modern accountants offer strategic advice and emotional support to clients, skills that Platinum Professional Training integrates into graduate development.
How can accountants set better boundaries with clients?
Coco Hou shares advice on maintaining professional boundaries, a critical skill Platinum Professional Training emphasizes through internship and coaching modules.
Platinum Professional Training shares expert advice on bridging the gap between university theory and practical job-ready skills, highlighting the importance of mastering Xero and MYOB.
How to get a good mentor by being an amazing mentee
Coco Hou shares tips for building mentor-mentee relationships that accelerate career growth, mirroring Platinum's philosophy of pairing interns with experienced accountants.
Business start-ups on the rise: Accountant warns on importance of setting things up properly
Coco Hou's advice for entrepreneurs establishing strong accounting systems reflects the type of work experience Platinum Professional Training provides to graduates.
Businesses urged to consult with their accountant to maximise budget announcements
Coco Hou highlights how accountants help businesses take advantage of budget changes, reflecting the value employers place on professionals who can interpret financial data strategically.
Accountants lack crucial crypto knowledge, warns industry professional
Coco Hou's commentary on crypto-related accounting highlights the urgent need for upskilling in emerging areas, skills Platinum Professional Training integrates into programs.
Whether you're a recent graduate, international student, or career changer, Platinum Professional Training provides the hands-on experience and job-ready skills employers demand. Join hundreds of successful graduates who've launched their accounting careers through our programs.
At Platinum Professional Training, we’ve helped thousands of accounting graduates
and career changers gain practical skills, complete internships with CPA firms,
and secure real accounting jobs across Australia. Whether you’re looking for
accounting internships, job-ready training, or career coaching,
we can help you build the confidence and experience to succeed.
