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Accounting Student of the Year 2025 Australian Accounting Awards

Awarded for the second consecutive year, in recognition of her outstanding commitment to a future career in accounting.

An exceptional achievement by Alyna!

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Accounting is not just about crunching numbers. Accountants seek to improve the economic wealth and welfare of shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, governments and the community with their business recommendations.
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Study Taxation at UNSW and equip yourself to advise effectively and accurately on complex taxation issues impacting modern business decisions.

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