The choice you make for your child now will affect their career options and impact their lifestyle in the future. That is why you start with giving them a good education which will give them the right qualifications. By using those qualifications they will be able to find a fulfilling career, something they can feel enthusiastic and proud about and which also gives them financial rewards and long term prospects.
Is accountancy the career for your child? Think about it! The global demand for qualified accountants has never been higher, and their work more varied. By becoming part of this respected profession, they could benefit from;-

• Excellent job prospects and career development
• Job Security- all organizations need financial professional, even in the toughest climate
• Financial stability - accountants can command high salaries
• Mobility - accountants can move easily between industries and countries.

As a qualified accountant, your son or daughter will be part of a well established profession, with specialist knowledge and skill which will ensure they are always on demand. The skill they acquire as finance professionals will equip them for a challenging and rewarding career. The way to embark in an accountancy career is to study with ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
But why ACCA? The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the largest and fastest growing global professional accountancy body. Globally ACCA has 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 without doubling the workload.
• Both the degree and the professional qualification could be achieved within 2 -2\1 years.
• 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 a number of entry points to gaining a qualification with ACCA.

ACCA professional qualification is open to post A/L students, graduates who want to pursue a globally mobile career as finance professionals or a person over 21 years. The exams comprise 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 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 to obtain the degree. The Degree is offered by the Oxford Brookes University and the marks of the ACCA examinations papers are taken into 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 becomes simpler as the qualifications are designed to be flexible. Students can opt for full-time or part-time courses or for distance learning. With 350 exam centres in 160 countries and a network of over 80 officers, it is always easy to arrange continued study and sit exams. ACCA also has a global network of tuition providers guaranteed to meet its demanding standards.

Interested in building a globally mobile career in finance for your child? Make an informed choice and talk to the counsellors at ACCA before you decide. Registration is now open for the 2011 June session.