How do I become a qualified accountant?
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Answer 1 :
complete an accountancy course and pass your exams. Google CIMA for one route.
Answer 2 :
Hey i would contact the open university they have a wide rang of course and i am sure they do one on accountant and they give you lots of support. good luck xx
Answer 3 :
go to school
Answer 4 :
join a professional body of accountnats like ACCA , ICAEW CIPFA etc..
Answer 5 :
Don't.
Answer 6 :
When I qualified you needed 5 'O' levels and spent 5 year as an articled clerk My son went to university, got a good degree in engineering and Join one of the top accountancy firms. After 3 years (one on a conversion course he qualified and now has a very good job in industry I suggest you avoid the profession and follow his lead! Go for a chartered accountant - they are usually better paid For more info contact the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - assuming you live in the UK Good luck!
Answer 7 :
By "qualified" I assume you mean to say a professional accountant such as certified public accountant or CPA. You'd have to go to college and a take lots business courses. Then, you take a number of exams and must work lots of hours under the supervision of another CPA before you get your license. Good luck!.
Answer 8 :
Contact your local Further Education College, who should do accountancy courses. I think the first course is AAT. Or look it up on their website. All the best with it.
Answer 9 :
Hi. Are you in England? If so, you will need to get on a few courses. I have just started the AAT foundation course. This is a one year course. From that there is the Intermediate course which is another 1 year, and then the technician course (yet another 1 year course). You can then apply for full membership of the AAT and use the letters maat after your name. IF you want to then go onto CIMA or another type, there is another 3 years of study. But if you have completed the AAT Technician level, you are exempt from the 1st year of CIMA etc, and could do it in 2 years. Or the AAT Technician would exempt you from the first 1 year (or 2 years at Northampton/newcastle uni's) degree in accountancy. Hope this helps.
Answer 10 :
You do not mention your age, but I hope this answer will cover all age brackets! Why not just ring one of the large accountancy firms and ask to speak to their personnel department. Then go in for an interview. It shows keen-ness. You will also get an accurate answer! And it may give you an 'in' for when you join the working world! Do you want to become a 'number checker' or have you a specialism in mind? Go along to discuss with them. What they want to see is enthusiasm (just do not go over the top!). You may be able to join an accountancy firm at the very bottom rung and go to 'night school' to get qualifications to move up the firm. They will be able to advise you on this. Good luck on your career.
Answer 11 :
Go for Chartered Accountant qualification. All UK CCAB qualifications are equal, but Chartered is more equal than the others. However, if you want to make a career in the public sector or not for profit, CIPFA is still preferred. The big firms of accountants aguably provide the best training and certainly the best post qualification brand (rather like a traditional university is considered better than a red brick or new university). What matters most is aptitude which will show through regardless of qualification or the route taken to it. Communication, an analytical mind, and a big dose of common sense for solving problems are important as accountancy is no longer number crunching. Good luck.
Answer 12 :
complete a degree in commerce with accounting and auditing majors. do the qualifying exams with the professional bodies - ACA / ACCA you would have to serve 2/3 yrs articles.
Answer 13 :
Tray and get a job where they will pay for you courses for you, and help you train to be an accountant.
Answer 14 :
HAVING A BRAIN IS A START, BEING A NERD OR GEEK IS ALSO A BASIC REQUIREMENT, FAILING THAT SOME BLOODY HARD WORK AND EXAM SUCCESS IS A BASIC MUST.
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