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Looking after the interests of members in more than 170 countries, ACCA is the global body for professional accountants. As you read this more than 325,000 students are studying for the ACCA Qualification worldwide, preparing to become the next generation of FDs, CFOs, CEOs and Partners. There are two important steps to becoming a professional accountant: passing exams and undertaking relevant work experience. Both the exams and the experience requirements are set and approved by ACCA and meet industry requirements. We are the source of your technical knowledge and will provide you with the context in which to use your expertise. We ensure that your qualification is rigorous, business focused and delivers the skills employers are looking for.
ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, offers a future that is diverse, challenging and full of opportunity.
OPPORTUNITIES
As a global professional accountancy body, ACCA is better positioned to benefit graduates both now and in the future. The global portability of the qualification means that you can seek opportunities both home and abroad. Economic growth in the UK may be slow, but the predicted growth of the BRIC economies means that there are increasing opportunities globally for accountants. ACCA has been in China for over 20 years and Russia for 10 years and our reputation in those countries is stronger than any other international accountancy body.
ACCA’s flexible approach means that there are no artificial barriers to prevent you from qualifying whatever you face in the short-term. ACCA recognises the value of undergraduate work placements by allowing any relevant experience gained whilst on placement to count towards the Practical Experience Requirements (PER) for the ACCA Qualification. Any student wishing to record their work experience whilst on a placement or internship, needs to join the free ACCA accelerate lite scheme in order to get access to a Trainee Development Matrix.
Also exemptions from a relevant degree mean fewer exams for students to sit. This could be particularly attractive to SMEs who may not have large training budgets. As the qualification isn’t tied into a training contract, graduates can move between jobs and be assured that the work and effort that they have put into their qualification won’t be lost.
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The benefits of a placement or internship
Competition for graduate jobs is fierce as more and more students look at ways in which they can stand out to potential employers. One way is by undertaking work experience or internships. There are so many benefits to taking a placement: it gives you an insight into a sector and the work involved, it helps you to understand the working environment, it provides you with employability skills and it makes you stand out to employers.
ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, recognises the benefits of internships and works actively with employers, encouraging them to offer more placements to students.
“In the last few years we’ve really increased the focus on work experience,” comments Maureen Chambers, Head of Employer Relationships at ACCA. “It’s on the agenda every time we go and meet with any of the employers we work with. Not only is it of benefit to the student it can also benefit the employer as the time and costs to train ACCA accountants is reduced.”
What makes ACCA stand out from other professional accountancy qualifications is the flexibility it offers to students. This flexibility means that there are no artificial barriers in place to prevent students from qualifying. Any relevant work experience that students undertake during university can be counted towards the ACCA requirement. Combine that with a relevant degree that offers exemptions from some of the exams and students could qualify within two years.
There are already a range of employers that recognise the benefit of internships and work experience. BDO is a top 10 accountancy practice and its focus on exceptional client service makes it different to other accountancy firms. Over the last few years BDO have invested a lot in developing their internship programme. This investment has paid off and they were voted No. 3 in the Rate My Placement Top 20 Placement and Internship Employers in 2010.
Like many organisations, BDO recognises the important role that interns can play within the business. There are a range of opportunities available from audit to business restructuring and interns take on responsibility for projects from day one, working alongside partners and other colleagues. Interns that perform well throughout the programme will be offered permanent graduate roles when they finish University.
“The decision to recruit interns is supported from the top,” says Lucy Hearne, Recruitment Marketing Manager at BDO. “Partners within the firm recognise that it’s a great opportunity to bring in great talent early on and start building a relationship with them. In most cases the interns we’ve had over the summer will end up being the graduates we employ the following year. Its a fantastic opportunity to experience the culture and work before making the 3 year commitment to a training contract.”
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