Thursday, October 14, 2010

i want to become an accountant without university, is it possible?

i want to become an accountant without university, is it possible?
i am currently studying for my A-levels in Maths, Law and ICT. i would like to become an accountant, but i haven't applied for UCAS, and don't particularly want to go to university. is it possible to train on the job??? where shall i begin to look??? is it more difficult doing it this way if it is possible???
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Absolutely. Accountacy is one of the few professions where they care more about your work experience than your academic achievements. Get into an accountancy firm that will sponsor and support you for your exams and you will do very very well! Good luck!
Answer 2 :
Easy as pie
Answer 3 :
Serious answer for a change here:- My work Colleague is studying to take A.T.A...home study(well at work hahaha) i think it is,he hasn`t been to University...we both work at a university(believe it or not!) on Security
Answer 4 :
You can enter the accounting profession without a degree. It just depends on the level at which you hope to operate. My friend works as an accountant without a degree. He took the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification on day-release from his job with the council. He could have gone on to study for the CIPFA exams but didn't see any advantage for him personally. His career has probably reached its peak. The most successful and well paid accountants I know (in private practice in a couple of the 'Big 4' firms) entered the profession as graduates with degrees in non-accounting subjects. This showed their potential to the future employer. They enjoy a huge variety of work assignments and have a tempting career path provided they maintain the stamina.

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