how do i become a charted accountant or a private practice accountant? pleeease answer. i am begging to you?
i want to be a charted accountant or a private practice accountant. now when i looked at the jobs4u website they said - "Some accountancy degrees provide an exemption from the initial stages of the professional exams. Some areas of accountancy, for instance forensic accounting, may have specific requirements, such as a degree in computing, risk management or law. Degree courses normally require a minimum of two A levels and five GCSEs (A*-C), including maths and English or equivalent qualifications. To be an accountant without first taking a degree usually requires individuals to study for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or Chartered Accounting Technician (CAT) qualifications. Many universities will offer exemptions from parts of their accountancy degree to candidates who have AAT or CAT qualifications. AAT and CAT qualifications can eventually lead to chartered accountant status. Foundation degrees are also available." now i dont understand any of this. what are they saying. are they saying i need to pick accountancy at uni and get a degree or anything else. pleeeease if you can explain step by step how to become a charted accountant or private practice accountant. thanks
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Answer 1 :
They are outlining the different routes you can take. If you can't understand it, I doubt if you would make it as an accountant anyway.
Answer 2 :
I can see that this is confusing. It can be simplified 1. If you take an undergraduate degree in Accountancy, you may be able to skip the first year of the professional exams. 2. If you want to become a specialist Accountant, you will first need a specific undergraduate degree eg Computing, Risk Management or Law. 3. Otherwise, get an undergraduate degree in the subject of your choice making sure you also have the right number of CATS points at GCSE and A'level. I would add that this is an extremely competitive area so make sure you get at least a 2.1 or you will not get employment therefore not be able to sit the professional exams
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