12-18-2006, 06:48 PM
Dear Nadia,
I must say that you have taken an excellent reason. and I would like to wish you the best of luck for your exams.
I have myself been a CAT student in SKANS Lahore and have been studying in FTC for the last 1 1/2.I must say that there is a hell of a difference between SKANS and FTC.The standard of teaching at SKANS is no where near the standard maintained at FTC.ACCA classes are taken in a very organized and professional manner.In SKANS(and not just in SKANS,in almost all ACCA institutes in Pakistan),they explain you the topic by just solving a sample question and thats it.Theoratrical portion is giving the minimum preference,althought we have to realize that at this professional level and in so much competition,one needs to be technically equipped to deal with all problems.So teaching standard is definitely one of the major benefits in taking ACCA classes in UK in comparison with Pakistan.
Accountingunlimited,certainly made a good point,that one can complete ACCA from UK in a much quicker time in comparison with Pakistan.
Secondly,you'll enjoy many good accounting job opportunities,while living in UK in comparison with Pakistan.Its been a while since i left Pakistan,but still i've heard that the monopoly of ACA's is still the same and employers still prefer CA Inters in comparison with full ACCA affiliates(which has a long story which i dont wanna go into).However in UK,you will be exposed to many good opportunities.If you do well,you will have a good chance to get into Big4(which is not easily possible for an ACCA student seeking practical experience while living in Pakistan)
I am myself working in a Big4 and I can very well understand the value of Big 4 experience today.Now not only I am being paid well, but also the level of training which I have received has undoubtedly polished me.
So overall,you are going on the PERFECT WAY.
Okay now comes the VISA issue.I read accountingunlimited's post, and dear i really feel sorry that after scoring so well in IELTS, you couldnt make it to UK(thats what i've assumed)Today I confess that I only scored a 5 band in IELTS and still got through.You're right accountingunlimited that ACCA studies are already available in Pakistan.I think the element of bad luck came into play.But dear, you must give another try.Talented people like you definitely deserve to come here(not dummies like me ) ).
But Alhamdullilah in my case everything worked ALMOST PERFECT. I scored a 5.0 in IELTS and I applied after completing my CAT and yet I got the Visa pretty easily. And not only me, we were 4 friends who applied together on the basis of ACCA studies and we all got the VISAS.Unfortunately,I had the lowest band in all of them 5 ( By the way,we all had applied admissions at FTC also.
So Nadia,i wish you all the luck for your admission and visa process.Try to do well in your IELTS and remain confident,Inshallah you'll be successfull.I personally see very good chances of yours in getting the VISA.If you have any further questions regarding studies in UK,please feel free to ask me.
GOOD LUCK )
I must say that you have taken an excellent reason. and I would like to wish you the best of luck for your exams.
I have myself been a CAT student in SKANS Lahore and have been studying in FTC for the last 1 1/2.I must say that there is a hell of a difference between SKANS and FTC.The standard of teaching at SKANS is no where near the standard maintained at FTC.ACCA classes are taken in a very organized and professional manner.In SKANS(and not just in SKANS,in almost all ACCA institutes in Pakistan),they explain you the topic by just solving a sample question and thats it.Theoratrical portion is giving the minimum preference,althought we have to realize that at this professional level and in so much competition,one needs to be technically equipped to deal with all problems.So teaching standard is definitely one of the major benefits in taking ACCA classes in UK in comparison with Pakistan.
Accountingunlimited,certainly made a good point,that one can complete ACCA from UK in a much quicker time in comparison with Pakistan.
Secondly,you'll enjoy many good accounting job opportunities,while living in UK in comparison with Pakistan.Its been a while since i left Pakistan,but still i've heard that the monopoly of ACA's is still the same and employers still prefer CA Inters in comparison with full ACCA affiliates(which has a long story which i dont wanna go into).However in UK,you will be exposed to many good opportunities.If you do well,you will have a good chance to get into Big4(which is not easily possible for an ACCA student seeking practical experience while living in Pakistan)
I am myself working in a Big4 and I can very well understand the value of Big 4 experience today.Now not only I am being paid well, but also the level of training which I have received has undoubtedly polished me.
So overall,you are going on the PERFECT WAY.
Okay now comes the VISA issue.I read accountingunlimited's post, and dear i really feel sorry that after scoring so well in IELTS, you couldnt make it to UK(thats what i've assumed)Today I confess that I only scored a 5 band in IELTS and still got through.You're right accountingunlimited that ACCA studies are already available in Pakistan.I think the element of bad luck came into play.But dear, you must give another try.Talented people like you definitely deserve to come here(not dummies like me ) ).
But Alhamdullilah in my case everything worked ALMOST PERFECT. I scored a 5.0 in IELTS and I applied after completing my CAT and yet I got the Visa pretty easily. And not only me, we were 4 friends who applied together on the basis of ACCA studies and we all got the VISAS.Unfortunately,I had the lowest band in all of them 5 ( By the way,we all had applied admissions at FTC also.
So Nadia,i wish you all the luck for your admission and visa process.Try to do well in your IELTS and remain confident,Inshallah you'll be successfull.I personally see very good chances of yours in getting the VISA.If you have any further questions regarding studies in UK,please feel free to ask me.
GOOD LUCK )
