Graduates' experiences
Going to university offers potential ICAEW Chartered Accountants a wealth of experiences. Alongside moving away from home and living independently, there is the opportunity to study any degree they want. Read the stories of those that didn’t consider a career in accountancy until after they’d graduated and those who knew that they wanted to gain work experience and credits towards their ACA as part of their degree…
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I think there are preconceived notions about what a typical accountant is like – but we don’t all prefer spreadsheets to people
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It was the ICAEW that provided me with the right tools and resources to be able to kick start and fuel my career.
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During my research I felt the ACA offered a more rounded qualification, as well as being widely recognised and respected.
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After teaching, I knew I wanted to be a Chartered Accountant and the ACA qualification seemed to be the best choice.
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I’m sure there probably are stereotypes (abacus etc.), however I have never actually seen one live in the flesh!
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You meet such a variety of people during your career and in the accountancy profession, and everyone is different.
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What is important to me is the ethical, technical and comprehensive expertise that the ACA qualification offers.
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Chartered accountancy appealed to me, because it is a prestigious career with a lot to offer and many options in the future!
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I have a greater drive and ambition to obtain an ACA qualification which connects me to a wider global community of financial experts.
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The experience really developed my attention to detail and made me realised the importance of making small figures correct.
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I chose the ICAEW route, because I thought it’s like the gold standard. It’s the best kind of accountancy package out there.
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The ACA programme allowed me to gain practical work experience and complete the wide range of modules simultaneously.
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