04-12-2008, 10:36 PM
Everything on similar subject starts a similar debate.
Coming of ICAEW in Pakistani can be taken as an opportunity by ACCAs. Those (ACCAs) who intend to remain in Pakistan ACCA + ICAEW + ICAP will be a good combination and perhaps it would be easier than the earlier route available ACCA + ICAP. However, still things can't be as easily done as said. This route may be cost prohibitive as well for many.
If we are discussing opportunities outside Pakistan the debate will be altogether a different story. In this case ACCA and articles from big 4 may be worthy. In Pakistan comparison of ACCA and CA is never required, those who have any idea may very well understand the difference. And this is not only the practicing issue that makes the difference.
Another point very often raised by ACCA student is that they claim they study a much comprehensive syllabus and their examination standard is much better. Now this may be very well a matter of personal judgment and it will not be easy to prove things by arguments.
The point missed in this thread so far is how ICAEW will affect CA students. Old professionals are not going to be affected by any means, similarly as Kamran mentioned for members like him itâs only a matter of choice and no compulsion at all. However, things may be a bit different for current ICAP's students. In coming years they will have to face more competition as I reckon a large no. of ACCAs will go for ICAEW. And how things will settle the future will tell.
Regards
Shoaib
Coming of ICAEW in Pakistani can be taken as an opportunity by ACCAs. Those (ACCAs) who intend to remain in Pakistan ACCA + ICAEW + ICAP will be a good combination and perhaps it would be easier than the earlier route available ACCA + ICAP. However, still things can't be as easily done as said. This route may be cost prohibitive as well for many.
If we are discussing opportunities outside Pakistan the debate will be altogether a different story. In this case ACCA and articles from big 4 may be worthy. In Pakistan comparison of ACCA and CA is never required, those who have any idea may very well understand the difference. And this is not only the practicing issue that makes the difference.
Another point very often raised by ACCA student is that they claim they study a much comprehensive syllabus and their examination standard is much better. Now this may be very well a matter of personal judgment and it will not be easy to prove things by arguments.
The point missed in this thread so far is how ICAEW will affect CA students. Old professionals are not going to be affected by any means, similarly as Kamran mentioned for members like him itâs only a matter of choice and no compulsion at all. However, things may be a bit different for current ICAP's students. In coming years they will have to face more competition as I reckon a large no. of ACCAs will go for ICAEW. And how things will settle the future will tell.
Regards
Shoaib