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I haven’t started taking ACCA yet, I just wonder if there are other options besides ACCA? Firstly, I am quite interested in accounting but I do not intend to work as an accountant. I am considering taking ACCA (F1-F9 + OBU) as a pathway for me to enter the workforce as an undergraduate, meaning I might take other roles other than accountant.
There is Association of Business Executives (https://www.abeuk.com/), but I feel that it is not prestigious as ACCA though. I compare CIMA with ACCA, obviously ACCA is more affordable in terms of cost and time.
I plan to take F1-F9 and OBU, but of course more likely I won’t fulfill Practical Experience Requirement.
Do you guys have any other recommendations? I just need an undergraduate qualification, it can be of accounting or other business related discipline (like banking, investment and etc), preferably affordable and having the option to self-study.
Your idea sounds good, it gives you the option in the future should you change your mind and want to pursue full membership. You don’t need to complete PER if you are not applying for full membership.
“I always think, an accountant can be a manager but a manager cannot be an accountant.”
Try to make a list of the roles you want to do and then choose a flexible degree.
Hi bean counter.
@eagledave said:
“I always think, an accountant can be a manager but a manager cannot be an accountant.”I agree. An Accounting degree or qualification is much more technical compare to those management/business admin degrees, it may make me stand out somehow from other job applicants.
If I proceed from FIA, am I still eligible to opt-in OBU?
I think the requirement for OBU is you opt in before passing F7-F9? Please do confirm on ACCA website to be sure.
Best of luck!
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