What to do now

Hi

I have recently finished level 4 of AAT & now I am a full member :)

I don’t need to go on for my job, but if the opportunity arises I might like to continue my studies in accountancy.

The problem is there is a lot of different courses out there & I don’t know what is best.

I know from my studies I didn’t really like the management side of accounting, I prefer the financial side - so that rules CIMA out.

ACCA has been recommended to me by our auditors, but it’s quite expensive & would take at least another 4 / 10 years.

I have heard of the others CIPFA, ICAEW & ICAS but are they as good as ACCA, or do they just cater to different areas in accounting?

Any advice would be great

Thanx :)