| The Association of Chartered Certified | | | | exam. |
| Accountants (ACCA) is currently the planet's | | | | The Internet has also changed the dynamics of |
| quickest-growing accountancy institute globally. | | | | self-growth and professional training. Online free |
| The ACCA qualification is valid in multiple countries | | | | training seminars are on offer from different |
| which has helped increase it's popularity. The other | | | | vendors for the benefit of business professionals |
| main advantage are the different training options | | | | of all types. |
| available making the process of getting the ACCA | | | | Accountancy training often begins at what is |
| easier for students. ACCA holders are highly | | | | often referred to as the secondary school level. |
| regarded skilled specialists; therefore, many of | | | | Beyond the primary and secondary school level, |
| them occupy key positions in industry. The ACCA | | | | most universities do offer an undergraduate |
| qualification gives its members access to a | | | | degree in accountancy, and some offer a |
| variety of careers across accountancy, industry | | | | postgraduate education in accountancy. However, |
| and finance. However, ACCA courses can be | | | | beyond the graduate degree level, the student |
| quite costly. | | | | continuing on the university path via postgraduate |
| There are some very useful general tips on how | | | | education would be tending towards an academic |
| to save some money on ACCA courses. You | | | | rather than professional career in accountancy. |
| could also fund your education through your | | | | Accountants who wish to pursue a professional |
| employer or apply to get a scholarship; however, | | | | rather than academic career can now pursue |
| you can always find a different route. For | | | | professional qualifications obtained by attaining |
| example, self-studying is a good choice if you are | | | | membership of one of the certifying accountancy |
| unable to pay for the classes. You can also sign | | | | associations. |
| up for ACCA membership and get lots of free | | | | There are also several routes into the |
| study material. Also, do not waste money on new | | | | accountancy profession. All of the routes require |
| covers, buy used books to save money. | | | | some education, training and aptitude. The |
| The whole ACCA qualification typically takes three | | | | education or training could be self-taught, but it will |
| years to complete while you can still work in a full | | | | be required in any case, so it is worth going on |
| time job. The syllabus involves 14 examinations | | | | ACCA courses to get the depth of knowledge |
| though there are a number of exemptions | | | | you need. All parties required to keep accounts |
| available for people with prior experience or | | | | generally have to ensure that the accounts follow |
| relevant qualifications. They have over 300,000 | | | | generally accepted accounting practice so it is |
| members who have taken the twice-yearly | | | | worth educating yourself properly. |