From time immemorial accountancy has been considered indispensable and it is a career with myriad options. Accountancy could be your carte blanche to any sector which appeals to you; be it government, banking, retail, charity, movies, media, sport or travel . This respected profession guarantees excellent job prospects as accountants are vital to business. Therefore ,the global demand for qualified accountants has never been higher, and their work more varied. By becoming part of this respected profession, one benefit's from ;-
- Excellent job prospects and career development
- Job Security- all organization need financial professional, even in the toughest climate
- Financial stability - accountants can command high salaries
- Mobility - accountants can move easily between industries and countries.
- This means that by choosing a career in accountancy one enters a world of unlimited possibilities.
One of the most popular ways to embark on an accountancy career is to study with ACCA (the association of Chartered Certified Accountants) which is among the leading global body for professional accountants that will give the career opportunities you are seeking,
But why ACCA?
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the largest and fastest growing global professional accountancy body. Globally ACCA have 404,000 students and 140,000 members in 182 countries. Let's look at a few of the reasons why it enjoys this position.
- A reputation built over 105 years
- Combines a UK degree with a professional accounting qualification with out doubling the work load.
- Both the degree and the professional qualification can gain within 2 2\1 years time
- Flexible entry routes to fit your profile.
- Relevant and recognized wherever you are
- Mobility across industry sectors and countries.
- Cost effective options for further studies and 50 global accountancy partnerships. There are number of entry points to gaining a qualification with ACCA.
ACCA Professional Qualification is open to Post A/L students, graduates who want to purse a globally mobile career as finance professional or a person over 21 years old. The exams comprise of 14 papers, 9 of which are available for exemptions achievements. Students also need to complete an online ethics module prior to applying for membership.
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) is open to students over 16 years of age with exams comprising of 9 papers and it complements the A/L exemptions from part 1 of the ACCA Professional Scheme Experience- 1 year relevant practical experience during, before or after exams.
BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University UK -Students who complete the first 9 papers of ACCA examinations can submit a research project and complete an ethics module in order to obtain the degree. The Degree is offered by the Oxford Brookes University and the marks of the ACCA examinations papers are taken in to account when awarding the degree. Exemptions are awarded for academic and professional qualifications. For more details inquire or visit our website www.accaglobal.com.
Study Options with ACCA -Studying with ACCA become simpler as the qualifications are designed to be flexible. Student can opt for full time or part time courses or for distances learning. With 350 exam centers in 160 countries and a network of over 80 officers, it is always easy to arrange continued study and sit exam. ACCA also have a global network of tuition providers guaranteed to meet ACCA's demanding standards.
Therefore ,the ACCA qualification is rightly seen as an international passport to wherever you want your career to take you and statistics have proved that ACCA qualified professionals have retained the highest number of jobs in various sectors i.e public practice, industry & commerce, public sector etc. ACCA is held in high regard by the business community with several large organizations holding ACCA Approved Employer status in recognition of the excellent support and development opportunities they provide to ACCA students and members. |
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