By Ken Davey, Director, in his capacity as State Councilor with the Tasmanian Division of the Taxation Institute. Published in ConTax, May 2007.

A career in the taxation field in Australia is one of increasing opportunity given the manner in which the government seems intent on increasing its complexity under the guise of simplification.

A recent commentator in the recruitment industry stated that there are four accounting jobs available in Australia for every one accountant. Whilst not all accountants are experts in tax, the linkages between the two areas are extremely tight. Accordingly the potential career opportunities that exist in the industry are numerous and only likely to increase in number over the coming years.

The image of the taxation advisor being likened to a bean counter could not be further from the truth with the increased complexity of the taxation law now touching virtually every person in Australia. This provides the opportunity for professionals in this area to have a huge impact on the well being of their clients. Indeed, in our business of accounting and financial planning we have many clients who, but for our advice, would be in a much poorer position.

The extensive knowledge of the taxation advisor when combined with any of the related disciplines creates a professional who is in a unique position to not only earn a healthy salary but to do it in an environment where you know you can greatly improve your clients financial position.

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