PIBF is not telling the Real Truth

[rabia-k]

PIBF has gone underground!

[UzairCh]

Osama

They hold 4 sessions every year and in each session they offer tuition for 4 exams. I have been seeing their entrolment forms since summer 2008 and in past 6 attempts they have not been able to offer tution for all exams. Currently they are having less students for ICAEW. But it might improve by next year.
Tuition is no problem in Middle east several other institutes are also in process of becoming tuition providers the real issue is if you can get a training contract there or not. After just O levels oh no I dont believe its possible. Its even difficult after ACCA/ CIMA or graduation/masters as the mideast market is in crunch. Even if this crunch ends they cant give ICAEW training after O levels or A levels as they also have to accomodate their local population. You should know that already in advisory and Tax departments, knowledge of Arabic language has been made compulsory.

Uzair

[Osama Rules]

Salam,

As far as CFAB is concerned they offer it as full time so that will take normal time which is abt 8 to 12 months i guess.

For the 6 papers of Application module it will take 1.5 years instead of normal 1 year [V]

One question though,Where in the world is it comparitively easy to find a training contract???

Would love to hear more from u.

[)]

[UzairCh]

Osama !

In Canada its the easiest ! They call it Co-op program for CICA but only if you graduate or studying from a Canadian University. You can apply for a Co-op program midway through your 4 year graduation and ur graduation will count for your studies towards CICA and your work in the firm will count for training and the firm will pay your fees. I dont really know full details about it but Canada is a huge country with vast opportunities and very less population. Its also easy in Ireland but Ive heard its difficult to go to Ireland though.

[Osama Rules]

Salam,

Thanks man..

But since i have been studying British syllabus for most part of my life,i would like to do ACA/ICAEW.

So if u can tell regarding this.....

Regards.

[UzairCh]

Then Malaysia or Singapore are also feasible options where there are plenty ICAEW vacancies/tuition providers. You can have a good chance in Big4 there but again I am not sure if its possible after O/A levels you must be studying/graduating from a malaysian or singapore university or be an ACCA atleast.

[Osama Rules]

Salam,

Yar after my A levels i will be doing CFAB & then look forward for articeship.

For Malaysia will i have to learn their local laws? [p]

Provide me some useful links if possible....

Thanks.

[UzairCh]

Osama

ICAEWs link for South East Asia

http//www.icaew.com/index.cfm/route/159439/icaew_ga/en/Home/ICAEW_worldwide/South_East_Asia/South_East_Asia

[Osama Rules]

Salam,

In Singapore ACA will be provided by ICPAS with the addition of local tax & law variants...

I don't think so it is that good for an option as why should I learn those laws when I don't wanna live & work there??

In Malaysia ACA is provided by Sunway University College which also enjoys a good reputation at both national & international level.

So Malaysia can be viable alternative but I still would have to search for ATEs & their requirements....

Regards. [)]

[Osama Rules]

Salam,

Can anyone name the ATEs in Malaysia or just provide me the link....

I was having a hard time finding this as currently I am not an ICAEW student...

Regards.

[mazharje]

Osama

[Osama Rules]

Salam,

Yar common,aik adad link he de do....

ATEs in Malaysia.

[rabia-k]

Osama, ATOs or ATEs?? anyways if its ATOs , search the below link, you don't need to be an ICAEW student to search it!

http//www.icaewfirms.co.uk/

[Osama Rules]

Salam,

What is the difference between an ATO & an ATE??

Thanks for replying though...

[)]

[rabia-k]

don't know? i think its only ATOs not ATEs . by far the ATE i know of is the Australian tourism exchange!