Accountancy jobs - what's yours?

yorkshire_laura

you could do AAT in as little as 18 months and ACCA can be done in 2 1/2 years. I would wait until you have done AAT and see if you wanted to progress then.

geek84

Hi yorkshire girl

I presume these are the time limits with exemption from some parts of the course(s)?

I was under the impression that it usually takes 4 years to complete ACCA?

Also, you would need work experience on top of that?

Thanks

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geek84 wrote: »

Hi yorkshire girl

I presume these are the time limits with exemption from some parts of the course(s)?

I was under the impression that it usually takes 4 years to complete ACCA?

Also, you would need work experience on top of that?

Thanks

We were already told on previous pages what ICB stands for, but most accountants here didn't know what it was at first. Just pointing out that it is not that well established qualification and that can limit the job offers...

Appart from your ICB, do you have any experience in doing already basic bookkeeping? Because if so I don't think the AAT is necessary at all. It might be a bit harder work then on the first 3 exams, but if you have some idea about accounting to start with it's not impossible. I didn't feel it was that hard and I am not even English. And after those there is no exam where AAT would help you out (I don't think anyhow).


At ACCA you can take as many as 4 exams every exam session - so it could be done within 2 years. But that would be HARD if you also have a job:eek: Well I couldn't do it. But I do know people who did - however they got immense support from work in a way of time off before exams.

Most people I know do 2 every exam session. So the 4 years is more realistic.

And yes, you need to complete 3 years of experience and Training Development Matrix question to become a Member, rather then student. But again, most people have a job while doing ACCA (so complete the experience time request) and the Matrix you can complete at any time really...

Basically the request to become ACCA member (therefore Chartered Certified)
Pass all the exams
Show for 3 years of experience in relevant role (any accounting role)
Complete TDM (training Development Matrix)

yorkshire_laura

geek84 wrote: »

Hi yorkshire girl

I presume these are the time limits with exemption from some parts of the course(s)?

I was under the impression that it usually takes 4 years to complete ACCA?

Also, you would need work experience on top of that?

Thanks

No exemptions from AAT but I think you may now have to submit work experience for AAT and I aren't sure how long that is?

ACCA can take as long or a little as you want. I did two exams a sitting with one sitting three exams and did it in 2 1/2 years. As I had been in my accounts job for two years previous that counted towards my three years work experience.

I found having done AAT and taken both the tax exams really helped with ACCA.

laura237

I think CIMA is very similar to ACCA. I done 2 exams per sitting for the first 6. Then the last 3 to be taken together. If all passed 1st time then it's complete in 2 1/2 years. I think doing any more exams and working full time must be so hard. I know i couldn't do it.

AAT is such a good starting point though. I dont think there was a time scale for the work experience project. More like little scenario's, unlike CIMA where it has to be 3years experience. I've worked in accounts for 7 years and still haven't done things CIMA wanted so i am thinking about moving jobs just for the experience.

Hope this waffle helps

WorzelG

Im ACA, not many in here which is quite surprising .

Qualified in audit, 4 years there, couple of years in a due diligence team then off into industry.

I was lucky to get time off to do my exams, we had months off in total! Ten difficult exams though.

Where I am now the girls doing their ACCA go to college at weekends! Fairplay to anyone who does their studies and has a full time job must be very difficult.

How's the job market for qualifieds? anyone know? 35kish range.

jessicamb

WorzelG wrote: »

Im ACA, not many in here which is quite surprising .

Qualified in audit, 4 years there, couple of years in a due diligence team then off into industry.

I was lucky to get time off to do my exams, we had months off in total! Ten difficult exams though.

Where I am now the girls doing their ACCA go to college at weekends! Fairplay to anyone who does their studies and has a full time job must be very difficult.

How's the job market for qualifieds? anyone know? 35kish range.

There seems to be a market for business partner/commercial roles at that sort of level. Even the odd finance manager at c 40k. Not so sure about the financial reporting side of it if that is your area of expertise. The industry definitely seems to be getting a bit more momentum after a really flat year in 2009.

hur575

Hi all,
First of all thank you for very informative thread, I am thinking to change my career to accountancy, although I have a degree and PhD but in Chemistry.
I wanted to do ACCA this December, how many papers can you sit on average? I know you are allowed 4 papers at a time?
Do people sit 4?

Amara

hur575 wrote: »

Hi all,
First of all thank you for very informative thread, I am thinking to change my career to accountancy, although I have a degree and PhD but in Chemistry.
I wanted to do ACCA this December, how many papers can you sit on average? I know you are allowed 4 papers at a time?
Do people sit 4?

Yes, you can sit up to 4 exams in a session. However, it's VERY hard, so not many people do it. Good luck with your exams!

geek84

Hi

Does anybody know of any websites that I could go to visit to find out details of all qualifications available in accountancy?

Thank You.