I have just started with my ACCA studies, I don't have a degree as I didn't go to university (although I plan on getting the degree with ACCA). Should I rule out looking into any of the top 4 in the future or do they accept non university applicants?
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General ACCAGetting a job with any of the big 4 without university?
I think it is possible to get in, specially they open their door to a lot of people from diverse backgrounds. I am sure I read something about KPMG on the news before, anyway, go for it if you are really interested. I can only guess the selection would be competitive so be ready for that. Anything is possible.
In a backwards way, I think it is much easier to get a job with the big 4 if you don't start ACCA first. They prefer to take on people who are very academically able but do not a proven background in accountancy so they can train them "their way".
Most of the people they take on who do not have a degree are school leavers, who decide they would rather go straight into work rather than university.
I could be totally wrong though , that is just my impression working in an industry that has lots of people who did ACCA through big 4 but have since left.
I looked into it myself as a graduate but also saw the jobs advertised for school leavers. The schemes I saw they expected 3 A's at A level and to have left school recently. There could be other schemes though.
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