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:: Accounting & Finance |
Excerpted from the United Kingdom Career Guide
The UK’s accounting firms are no longer looking for just basic accountants.
Firms today believe accountants should be able to use their training to
help shape business strategies, as well as “softer” skills such
as communication and team-building.
To become a chartered accountant, candidates must pass the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England & Wales exams and have the necessary
range of practical work experience.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
This is the largest professional body for chartered accountants in Europe,
with more than 120,000 members and 3,400 students (provisional members).
The institute's qualification is recognized around the world as a prestigious
business certification. Members of the institute are entitled to the description
“chartered accountant” and to the letters ACA or FCA, subject
to experience and length of membership. The website includes information
about professional standards, statistics, an explanation of the structure
of the association, and details about how to become a chartered accountant.
This is just a sample of what you'll find in the complete guide.
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