06-15-2004, 12:52 PM
A very interesting debate indeed. I do not have much know how of CA environment in Pakistan or whether ACCAs are better or worse than CAs. The marginal knowledge I have is only by comments gathered from pakistani folks working on my clients. Apparently, the argument can be made of the curriculum and how the institutions force the students to attain academic requirements i.e., rutta or understanding of the subject matter. Only thing I can contribute here is that I have dealt with both CAs and ACCAs from Pakistan who have come on rotations on my engagements. One very peculiar thing I have noted about the CAs has been the notorious ability to ruttafi everything and being pretty lame about grasping the big picture and at times a terrible embarrassment in front of the client. On the other hand I found ACCAs (particularly this one chap) generally more adept to thinking out of the box and able to work very well with the teams and issues. Accounting at end of the day is just that. With proper training, motivation and experience you will get it. However, the behavior developed during a person's early years go a far way in future career development. Just my personal observation on people who report to me and this is in no way representing a generalization.
Regards,
Regards,