What qualfications do i need to become a Chartered Accountant starting from after my GCSE's?
hi, i am close in finishing my GCSE's and i rely need help in deciding wot i want to become wen im older, and a chartered accountant happens to b a career wich is smehow linked to maths and IT which r my gud subjects... i want to kno wot i wud exactly need and how long i mite take in order to become a proffesional accountant , bcoz i dnt hav a clue wot i mite do in College or University. Thank u
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Answer 1 :
You would need a degree in Accountancy I believe. This means you'd have to go to university. I honestly don't think there's any other way you could become an accountant (but I'm not sure - you'd have to ask a careers advisor for that). In order to get onto a degree in Accountancy, I suggest taking A Levels after your GCSE's. Most people start with four and then drop to three in their second year. I suggest Maths (though I'm told it actually isn't as important than most think), ICT (if that is what you're good at because an advanced qualification in that can take you far in the field of Accountancy or something else), English Language (very good to have whatever you do) and possibly something like Government and Politics, Law or Business Studies. A Levels are good because if you decide you don't want to be an Accountant, you still have the flexibility to go and do something else. There is loads you could do with the above A Levels. You really need to ask a qualified Career's Advisor because I am no professional, but what I have described above is the route I suggest you take. Good luck!
Answer 2 :
You don't need a degree! In fact it's a hindrance if you get one as you'll come out in debt and then have to train as an accountant. You will definitely need A Levels. Maths is an obvious one, Further Maths is even better. Other good subjects include Accountancy (unsurprisingly), Business Studies and IT. You'll need quite good grades. During your A Levels (when everybody is applying to university via UCAS), you'll need to find a placement with an ccountancy firm. There are always firms willing to take on young people and they will pay to train you up. This is the best way to do it as you gain experience and the necessary qualifications. Hope I've helped :) xxx
Answer 3 :
Firstly, you need to learn to communicate clearly in correctly spelled English. I'm not being pedantic here - if you want to get the necessary grades you will need to be able to communicate clearly. Start practising now. The best paid UK accountants are, I believe, members of the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales). Competition is strong and the exams are stiff. Their web-site will tell you all you need to know. Other professional accounting groups are CIMA and ACCA. Again, check their websites for what you need. If you take an accounting degree then you will not need to take as many exams after university - provided the course you take is linked to ICAEW / ACCA / CIMA. Otherwise, after your degree you would need to take another three years worth of exams. By then the economy should be sorted out! Good luck.
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