07-30-2009, 11:01 PM
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<br /> As by doing ACCA I'll get a decent job after completing it, and then with job I can join Audit firm of CA (ICAP) so I think It's the best way. I know you want me to join CA directly, but when you'll realize my problem I know you'll agree with me, anyways, Is there any main difference between a person who has done ACCA and CA both, and a person who has only completed CA from ICAP. My cousin says A person with CA and ACCA both would be prefered when it comes to job than a person with only CA.... your views?
One more question I have seen in this forum in some post that there is not a single person in pakistan having done ACCA and CA both? is that true?
And how much time would take for me to complete CAT(4 papers)+ACCA+CA? thanks.
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In your initial post u mentioned that
<i>"i'm planing to do CAT <b>4</b> papers and then jump into ACCA directly".</i>
You will have to clear <b>5 </b>papers of CAT in order to register as an ACCA student.
Do not get confused between JOB and ARTICLESHIP (Practical Training). You will have to do 3 year Articleship after ACCA, if u wish to do CA. The stipend paid by the audit firms during this period, is not enough to support a family. But the experience u will receive is invaluable.
An ACCA Affiliate can find a decent job. But in that case one will not be able to do CA. It is however difficult for an inexperienced individual to get a job very easily. 3 years Training Requirement of ACCA can be fulfilled during a relevant job. You can expect a decent salary but it pretty much depends upon your personal skills and individual qualities.
It is NOT TRUE that a person who is CA and ACCA, will be preferred over a simple CA, in the job market.
I personally know 3 CA's who completed their CA after ACCA(by the way, they are all around 30 years old and none of them is married yet!). And i know dozens of ACCA Affiliates who have claimed exemptions from ICAP and are on their way to become CAs.
<u><b>Duration</b></u>
CAT (5 papers) 6 months - 1 year
ACCA 2.5-3 years
CA(after ACCA) including training further 3 years
From an optimistic view it would take a total of 6 years.
From a pessimistic view 7 years - or depends upon how much of a pessimist u wish to be!
<br /> As by doing ACCA I'll get a decent job after completing it, and then with job I can join Audit firm of CA (ICAP) so I think It's the best way. I know you want me to join CA directly, but when you'll realize my problem I know you'll agree with me, anyways, Is there any main difference between a person who has done ACCA and CA both, and a person who has only completed CA from ICAP. My cousin says A person with CA and ACCA both would be prefered when it comes to job than a person with only CA.... your views?
One more question I have seen in this forum in some post that there is not a single person in pakistan having done ACCA and CA both? is that true?
And how much time would take for me to complete CAT(4 papers)+ACCA+CA? thanks.
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In your initial post u mentioned that
<i>"i'm planing to do CAT <b>4</b> papers and then jump into ACCA directly".</i>
You will have to clear <b>5 </b>papers of CAT in order to register as an ACCA student.
Do not get confused between JOB and ARTICLESHIP (Practical Training). You will have to do 3 year Articleship after ACCA, if u wish to do CA. The stipend paid by the audit firms during this period, is not enough to support a family. But the experience u will receive is invaluable.
An ACCA Affiliate can find a decent job. But in that case one will not be able to do CA. It is however difficult for an inexperienced individual to get a job very easily. 3 years Training Requirement of ACCA can be fulfilled during a relevant job. You can expect a decent salary but it pretty much depends upon your personal skills and individual qualities.
It is NOT TRUE that a person who is CA and ACCA, will be preferred over a simple CA, in the job market.
I personally know 3 CA's who completed their CA after ACCA(by the way, they are all around 30 years old and none of them is married yet!). And i know dozens of ACCA Affiliates who have claimed exemptions from ICAP and are on their way to become CAs.
<u><b>Duration</b></u>
CAT (5 papers) 6 months - 1 year
ACCA 2.5-3 years
CA(after ACCA) including training further 3 years
From an optimistic view it would take a total of 6 years.
From a pessimistic view 7 years - or depends upon how much of a pessimist u wish to be!
