Accountancy and bookkeeping, what qualifications are needed to become self employed?
I am thinking about doing an accountancy and bookkeeping course, but i'm not sure which one, there are courses that offer diplomas and there are courses that offer certificates. Which one would be beneficial for me to become self employed or to work as an accountant within a company? Thanks in advance for any replies
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Answer 1 :
I did an 2 year business and finance diploma. If I stopped after one year I'd have a certificate, but I completed the whole course and got the diploma. This allowed me to get some exemptions from the professional exams I am currently undertaking - which is CIMA, certified management accountant. There is a huge difference between all levels. Do you want to become a self employed accountant? if so you be better off going for the full qualification. Try ACCA , CIMA, or ACA. This will also assist you if you want to be an accountant within a company. if, however, you want to be an accounts assistant then go for the accounting technician course. Its a struggle, for me anyway.
Answer 2 :
The choices are to go for ACA and ACCA that focusses on financial accountancy. CIMA is specialised in management accountancy which is focussed on working the company. To be a self employed person, you should either go for ACA or ACCA qualification.
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