03-03-2010, 05:50 PM
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<br />Salam,
I have this question in mind which I would like to be clarified.I have seen students who are doing ACCA arguing that ACCA is a growing body & it is well on track to compete with ICAEW & other professional qualifications....& it's very near in achieving it's so called Destination/Objective.
But what I would like to ask is,as far as I see it & I am sure you would agree with this if you look it from my point of view that
"Why should High School leaver like me join a body that is WIP (work in progress)??Why not join a body that is already well established from before or an institue that has already achieved it's objective?"
Now why I am calling ACCA as WIP should be clear to all.[)] I am looking forward for some productive comments as I believe this is a genuine question!!
Regards.
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As far as competing is concerned, i would advise you to see the question papers and syllabus of both ACCA and ICAEW. Many PpL out there allege that ACCA is not upto the mark in terms of content and examining, without actually knowing its exam standard. They argue that ACCA is EASY because of its examining standard. I have argued these beliefs in this forum, and you should check out [url="http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=9712"]resolving rumours and myths about ACCA in Pak[/url]
It can't be denied that in Pakistan ACCA is recognised more now compared to, say, four years back. The choice of accountancy institutes depends solely on you. If you see yourself in Pakistan practising in some years time, then definitely go for ICAP. You are right in saying ACCA is still WIP here.
In Pakistan the perception has been built in such way that ACCAs(who undergo proper training) are considered lower to C.As in terms of everything(eg knowledge, technical and analyticall skills). A sensible, impartial and qualified person would strongly argue this view of many
<br />Salam,
I have this question in mind which I would like to be clarified.I have seen students who are doing ACCA arguing that ACCA is a growing body & it is well on track to compete with ICAEW & other professional qualifications....& it's very near in achieving it's so called Destination/Objective.
But what I would like to ask is,as far as I see it & I am sure you would agree with this if you look it from my point of view that
"Why should High School leaver like me join a body that is WIP (work in progress)??Why not join a body that is already well established from before or an institue that has already achieved it's objective?"
Now why I am calling ACCA as WIP should be clear to all.[)] I am looking forward for some productive comments as I believe this is a genuine question!!
Regards.
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As far as competing is concerned, i would advise you to see the question papers and syllabus of both ACCA and ICAEW. Many PpL out there allege that ACCA is not upto the mark in terms of content and examining, without actually knowing its exam standard. They argue that ACCA is EASY because of its examining standard. I have argued these beliefs in this forum, and you should check out [url="http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=9712"]resolving rumours and myths about ACCA in Pak[/url]
It can't be denied that in Pakistan ACCA is recognised more now compared to, say, four years back. The choice of accountancy institutes depends solely on you. If you see yourself in Pakistan practising in some years time, then definitely go for ICAP. You are right in saying ACCA is still WIP here.
In Pakistan the perception has been built in such way that ACCAs(who undergo proper training) are considered lower to C.As in terms of everything(eg knowledge, technical and analyticall skills). A sensible, impartial and qualified person would strongly argue this view of many
