Friday, June 1, 2012

i am an accounting technician. i do not want to be an accountant. what are my options for advanced.?

i am an accounting technician. i do not want to be an accountant. what are my options for advanced.?
being realistic how far can i go in accounting and how long would it take. or which areas of accounting would i have more opportunities in . also what would be my maximum salary possible if i achieved advancement.
Financial Services - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You need to study for your AAT's
Answer 2 :
well i dont know too much about accountants, but i know of an accountant who drives round in a bentley
Answer 3 :
Hi are you actually a MAAT? If so, you need to decide at this stage what you want to do, the sky's the limit even without becoming an accountant. You can earn up to £20k as an accounting technician. after that its career progress through experience, or you can decide to specialise in payroll or taxation. Dont close your mind to advancement via accounting qualifications, these may not be as daunting as they seem. Have a look at ACCA.
Answer 4 :
Why, if you do not want to be an accountant, would you stay in that field? No way to answer the others- too many variables and don't know where you live, which makes a HUGE difference. FYI- Technically you are an accountant now- you work in accounting, which is what makes one an accountant.
Answer 5 :
If you have done your CAT, AAT..you have many option..You can go in the field of taxation...or if you have decided not to study accountancy....then go for CFA...you will be linked in the stock / bond/ market...if u like this area...salary is too good..

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