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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…

  • "Abigail

    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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    Abigail Tacchi

    Forrest Brown

    Bristol
  • "Sam

    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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    Sam Gent

    Senior Financial Accountant, The INKEY List

    Manchester
  • "Alina

    During my research I felt the ACA offered a more rounded qualification, as well as being widely recognised and respected.

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    Alina Cummins

    Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

    London, UK

  • "Jagpreet

    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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    Jag Dhaliwal

    Deloitte

    Birmingham, UK
  • "Henry

    I’m sure there probably are stereotypes (abacus etc.), however I have never actually seen one live in the flesh!

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    Henry Dence

    Cabinet Office

    London
  • "Lianna

    You meet such a variety of people during your career and in the accountancy profession, and everyone is different.

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    Lianna Scott

    Senior Financial Accountant, LadBible (Part of the LGBP Group)

    Manchester

  • "Dominic

    What is important to me is the ethical, technical and comprehensive expertise that the ACA qualification offers.

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    Dominic Buttery

    International Financial Group Limited

    Isle of Man
  • "Weronika

    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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    Weronika Symt

    BDO UK LLP

    Leeds
  • "Dennis

    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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    Dennis Mok

    VS Media Limited

    Hong Kong

  • "Ellen

    The experience really developed my attention to detail and made me realised the importance of making small figures correct.

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    Ellen Fengz

    Flemmings Chartered Accountants

    United Kingdom
  • "Sachin

    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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    Sachin Patel

    Management Accountant, Premier League Football Club

    Manchester
  • "Claris

    The ACA programme allowed me to gain practical work experience and complete the wide range of modules simultaneously.

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    Claris Jekwa

    BMW (UK) Ltd

    Farnborough, Hampshire