09-19-2010, 02:55 PM
I will be giving my last two papers of ACCA (P4 & P7) this December and I wish to move to middle east. But I cant seem to be able to make a sensible choice for my career and i need help.
1) I can join an international firm here on ACCA basis and try to get transferred to the Middle East through the firm.
2) I can stay in Pakistan, join a firm on CA bases (with exemptions till D module) and try to get a job in Middle East after my 3 years article ship.
3) I can try for a job in Middle East directly and start my career from there by working directly in the Industry.
Consider the following questions while making a choice.
My Questions
1) Whats the scope of ACCA vs ICAP in Middle east?
2) After ACCA should one go for ICAP or go for some other qualifications such as CIMA, CFA, CISA? [I personally see no point in doing another Chartered Accountancy (CA) after another (ACCA)]
3) Whats the difference if I forgo the 3 year training of the firm?
4) Which is a better option for a fresh ACCA affiliate?
(a) Training in a medium sized Pakistani local firm VS ACCA Platinum/Gold employer.
(b)Training in Big 4 Vs ACCA Platinum employer.
5) Should one try to move abroad as soon as possible, considering the worsening situation here in Pakistan? (Bomb blasts, no guarantee of life, lawlessness, no respect for professions, worsening economic conditions, lower quality of life [(] )
Please answer the questions sensibly by stating the pros and cons of different choices backed up by reasonable arguments and without any bias. I want everyone faced by these dilemmas to benefit from this post.
Regards
1) I can join an international firm here on ACCA basis and try to get transferred to the Middle East through the firm.
2) I can stay in Pakistan, join a firm on CA bases (with exemptions till D module) and try to get a job in Middle East after my 3 years article ship.
3) I can try for a job in Middle East directly and start my career from there by working directly in the Industry.
Consider the following questions while making a choice.
My Questions
1) Whats the scope of ACCA vs ICAP in Middle east?
2) After ACCA should one go for ICAP or go for some other qualifications such as CIMA, CFA, CISA? [I personally see no point in doing another Chartered Accountancy (CA) after another (ACCA)]
3) Whats the difference if I forgo the 3 year training of the firm?
4) Which is a better option for a fresh ACCA affiliate?
(a) Training in a medium sized Pakistani local firm VS ACCA Platinum/Gold employer.
(b)Training in Big 4 Vs ACCA Platinum employer.
5) Should one try to move abroad as soon as possible, considering the worsening situation here in Pakistan? (Bomb blasts, no guarantee of life, lawlessness, no respect for professions, worsening economic conditions, lower quality of life [(] )
Please answer the questions sensibly by stating the pros and cons of different choices backed up by reasonable arguments and without any bias. I want everyone faced by these dilemmas to benefit from this post.
Regards
