QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

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I am 36, have been managing the monthly accounts of up to 4 companies within our group for 5 years now (have been employed by the same company in more junior Accounts Assistant roles for a further 7 years), but the position is changing due to a merger, meaning i am now only solely responsible for 1 company.

My salary is approx £22k, but having seen a job with exactly the same spec recently 'up to £35k', i decided to apply only to find out that despite my experience i wouldn't be considered due to no formal qualifiactions (hnc in business & finance is only releveant qualifiaction for Accounts work).

Whilst AAT would be useful to me to 'brush up' on my lack of knowledge jargon wise, what would you recommend long term wise, & is there anything i can do to help further my knowledge with the aim of doing peoples books at home whilst maintaining my full-time position (i feel the company will sell up within 5-10 years so need to have something in place for when this happens - be it going alone, or having the qualifications to back up my experience).

Any help would be most appreciated,

Regards.
Anon

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By neilglos
20th May 2008 16:31

Qualification
Hi

AAT provide a good members in practice scheme, which would be of benefit should you become self employed.

If you wish to take one of the senior qualifications then ACCA or CIMA would be the most approriate if you're working in the UK. Also, be aware of the relevant practising/self employed regulations of any body you study with. ACCA for example wont grant a practising certificate unless you have a minimum period with an approved employer.

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By Atipayhatanam
21st May 2008 11:34

One smart avenue out for those critic of CPA Ireland qualificati
Hello, if you are so critical about the CPA Ireland qualification, one smart suggestion would be to join CPA Ireland membership with your EU recognised qualification and then voice out your opinion and criticisms levelled against CPA during their AGM.

This wonderful splendid suggestion came from AiNONE from the thread Protect the term accountant : Putting public interest first. by Philip Turnbull 14 March 2008.

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By User deleted
20th May 2008 10:19

AAT a good bet
You should be looking at starting AAT at level 3 (intermediate or whatever its called!) which will leave that and the technician level to complete. Plus from your description of your work you should have no trouble getting the practical experience signed off. You could realistically be looking at 18 months to completion if you get your head down to study.

Also AAT will provide good support in the future if you decide tyo move in to practice. I'm not a member myself - just an admirer!

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By User deleted
20th May 2008 06:52

P TOTs
Who said CPA Ireland is excellent?

Rubbish!

Where has it gotten nowadays? Rubbish!

I advised against such Rubbish! qualification for your future as it will not bring you far!

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By AnonymousUser
21st Feb 2008 10:32

CPA Ireland in UK
Would anyone recommend CPA Ireland in the UK then? Since CPA Ireland is widely recognised in the EU as well as having reciprocal recognitions with so many professional bodies.

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