The story so far has been one of frequent success for recent CQUniversity graduate Jared Truscott.

As well as completing a Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business dual degree in 2011, Jared is a rising star of representative hockey, having played at regional, state and international level.

Jared represented Australia in the Under 21 Oceania Pacific Cup in Fiji last year Last year he was Co-Captain of the Australian Under 21 side that lost to New Zealand in a penalty shootout in the final of the Oceania Pacific Cup, held in Fiji.

Yet despite his accolades in the hockey arena, Jared has his sights firmly set on an accountancy career. Currently employed full time in Rockhampton with Shanahan Swaffield Partners, Jared is studying to become a CFA (Certified Financial Analyst), and intends to commence a CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) course later this year.

"Hockey gives me a mental break from working and studying, and I would love to keep playing for both the social aspects and the opportunities that arise from it. Realistically, however, I'm focusing on my career goals of obtaining my CFA and CPA accreditations and becoming a financial planner."

His focus and dedication throughout has studies has laid a solid foundation for his career pursuits, and in 2012 alone has received awards from McGraw-Hill Education, the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia and the Tax Institute for achieving the highest grade in multiple courses.

As Jared embarks on his professional career, he reflects on his experiences at CQUniversity.

"During my third year of uni, I studied at Buffalo State College in New York state, as part of the CQUniversity study exchange program.  The exchange gave me first-hand experience of what it was really like in America and what students actually got up to in college. I made many new friends that I still keep in contact with today."

While in the United States, Jared was able to study courses in international finance, macroeconomics, production and operations management and organisational change and development.

At the moment, Jared is preparing to put on his hockey socks once again to represent Capricornia in the Open Men's side in next weekend's state Super League, held in Brisbane.

"The best of the best from each region in Queensland play in 5 games over the weekend. A Queensland Open Men's Country side is selected from this tournament, and I was in that team last year, so hopefully this year I should be a chance for selection."