09-21-2010, 12:01 AM
This uninvited debate, that is, choice between CA and ACCA now compares the ICAP qualification with FSc.
ICAP papers are not set and examined by different Boards in Pakistan. Even ICAP has nothing to do with HEC. So it is stupidity to compare ICAP examinations with those of FSc. This comparison is actually an outcome of mentality who perceives everything in Pakistan as sub-standard.
ICAP is also very responsive to changing dynamic needs of the profession. ICAP always tailors its syllabus keeping in view of latest developments in the worldwide accountancy profession and our syllabus is always updated.
As far as flexibility is concerned, the abolishment of bad failure has provided CA students with enough flexibility to choose between different subjects of two consecutive modules.
Some people say that CA is rata. The truth is scenario-based questions are set in papers and intensive studies are not rata.
ICAP members do not need exemptions from every institute of every country. ICAP qualification is enough for its members whether they want to work in Pakistan or abroad. Yes membership of ICAEW has its own advantage if someone wants to work abroad especially in UK region.
In future ICAP will get more exemptions from Renowned Institutes of the world, that is, ICAEW, CICA and ICAA. ICAP officials do not ever try or even think of getting exemptions from a body like CIMA.
Students who get stuck in CA are not the bright ones. They are not able to get admission in medical colleges/engineering universities so they take refuge in CA.
My college SKANS witnessed two twin brothers who did FSc (Pre-engineering) and obtained marks to get admission in UET Electrical Engineering but they chose CA, got exemption in English and they did CA-inter in 1.5 years. One brother got certificate of merit in IFA. They are now in AFF Lahore without any reference.
When non-bright students have to do some hard work first time in their life and they do not succeed, frustration is natural outcome. Majority of CA students fall in this category and they face âthe famous uncertaintyâ.
Bright students fully know about time management and how to plan their studies and prepare for examination. So if a student is able to get admission in GIKI because of his aptitude and determination I am sure that student can do CA in first attempt.
ICAP papers are not set and examined by different Boards in Pakistan. Even ICAP has nothing to do with HEC. So it is stupidity to compare ICAP examinations with those of FSc. This comparison is actually an outcome of mentality who perceives everything in Pakistan as sub-standard.
ICAP is also very responsive to changing dynamic needs of the profession. ICAP always tailors its syllabus keeping in view of latest developments in the worldwide accountancy profession and our syllabus is always updated.
As far as flexibility is concerned, the abolishment of bad failure has provided CA students with enough flexibility to choose between different subjects of two consecutive modules.
Some people say that CA is rata. The truth is scenario-based questions are set in papers and intensive studies are not rata.
ICAP members do not need exemptions from every institute of every country. ICAP qualification is enough for its members whether they want to work in Pakistan or abroad. Yes membership of ICAEW has its own advantage if someone wants to work abroad especially in UK region.
In future ICAP will get more exemptions from Renowned Institutes of the world, that is, ICAEW, CICA and ICAA. ICAP officials do not ever try or even think of getting exemptions from a body like CIMA.
Students who get stuck in CA are not the bright ones. They are not able to get admission in medical colleges/engineering universities so they take refuge in CA.
My college SKANS witnessed two twin brothers who did FSc (Pre-engineering) and obtained marks to get admission in UET Electrical Engineering but they chose CA, got exemption in English and they did CA-inter in 1.5 years. One brother got certificate of merit in IFA. They are now in AFF Lahore without any reference.
When non-bright students have to do some hard work first time in their life and they do not succeed, frustration is natural outcome. Majority of CA students fall in this category and they face âthe famous uncertaintyâ.
Bright students fully know about time management and how to plan their studies and prepare for examination. So if a student is able to get admission in GIKI because of his aptitude and determination I am sure that student can do CA in first attempt.
