Anonymous wrote:
Dear Job Doctor,
I am a business studies student at the university of kent. Currently I am on a gap year from uni and about to undertake some unpaid work experience with a small accountancy firm. I wanted some advice about what exams I should take after I graduate to became an accountant, what would be the best route for me?
Adam Wheeler, a Consultant from WH Marks Sattin replied:
Depending which route you want to take, there are a couple of options open to you.
First of all there is the ACA (ICAEW or ICAS accredited) qualification. This is by far and way the most prestigious accounting and general business qualification available in the UK. Then there is the ACCA route which is another accounting qualification available to study for. You can study this anywhere in the world and although the ACA is seen as superior in the UK, other countries recognise the ACCA as well. Or if you are looking to specialise in tax, the ATT and CTA route is the way forward for you. These qualifications are tax specific and should be sought after if tax is the career you are looking for.
If you would like some additional information or a chat, please do not hesitate to contact Adam Wheeler on 0207 321 5000
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Monday, 1 February 2010
How can I get support to study for CFA?
Anonymous wrote:
"Hi,
I am on the verge of finishing my CIMA exams with only my case study remaining. I am keen to study CFA after finishing my CIMA studies. However, I have had two years of experience within retail. I am intending to gain another years of experience to sign off my experince but then shortly change industry. Is it still possible for me to be able to transfer industries inorder to be given study support for CFA? Would it be more appropriate to attain an accountancy position within an investment bank/fund investment company and then transfer internally? What could my difference in career path look like in 3 years time if I was to remain as an accountant as oppossed to pursuing with CFA? Do you think adding CFA to my existing CIMA qualification could enhance my future career? "
Elan Diamond a Manager from WH Marks Sattin replied:
"You are unlikely to receive study support for CFA unless your role is directly relevent to it. If you move as a "newly qualified CIMA", you might be able to negotiate it as part of your package (again, if relevent to your role). The career path you follow depends extensively on the experience that you have gained - As you can probably appreciate there are a number of specific questions that can only be answered when I have a better understanding of your background etc. I am happy to be specific and discuss this in more detail if appropriate - please give me a call on 0207 321 5000
All the best
WH Marks Sattin"
"Hi,
I am on the verge of finishing my CIMA exams with only my case study remaining. I am keen to study CFA after finishing my CIMA studies. However, I have had two years of experience within retail. I am intending to gain another years of experience to sign off my experince but then shortly change industry. Is it still possible for me to be able to transfer industries inorder to be given study support for CFA? Would it be more appropriate to attain an accountancy position within an investment bank/fund investment company and then transfer internally? What could my difference in career path look like in 3 years time if I was to remain as an accountant as oppossed to pursuing with CFA? Do you think adding CFA to my existing CIMA qualification could enhance my future career? "
Elan Diamond a Manager from WH Marks Sattin replied:
"You are unlikely to receive study support for CFA unless your role is directly relevent to it. If you move as a "newly qualified CIMA", you might be able to negotiate it as part of your package (again, if relevent to your role). The career path you follow depends extensively on the experience that you have gained - As you can probably appreciate there are a number of specific questions that can only be answered when I have a better understanding of your background etc. I am happy to be specific and discuss this in more detail if appropriate - please give me a call on 0207 321 5000
All the best
WH Marks Sattin"
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