04-12-2008, 02:45 AM
Dear Friends
I think it is good that we are identifying areas for improvements. As I mentioned earlier at other forum that after teaching both ACCA and ICAP students I found that no doubt the education structure and paper setting of ACCA is far more better than ICAP. I know many very senior teachers (FCAs) recommend ACCA papers for practice to ICAP students for exam preparation.
Now coming to the professional development, I would like to mention that before professional development it is important to get some personal development. This I recommend both to ACA and ACCA students/members. I agree with Amir that ACCA management is not doing enough for them. I would like to ask that what actions you (ACCA students) have taken to push them to arrange events and seminars for you guys. I am sure if you bring this matter in the knowledge of ACCA Head Office, they will take immediate action. I remember few years ago the ACCA students were unhappy about the services of ACCA office at karachi. They complained against it and the then incharge found reasonable to quit instead of removal by ACCA.
As far as employer market is concerned, unless ACCA members take key posts in good organisations, the situation will remain same. If in an organisation key posts are held by ACAs/MBAs then forget that there are good chances for ACCA students/members generally speaking.
It is very important to cover point 1 because it is a root of most of the other problems, for that personal development is crucial.
Many Thanks
Kind Regards
I think it is good that we are identifying areas for improvements. As I mentioned earlier at other forum that after teaching both ACCA and ICAP students I found that no doubt the education structure and paper setting of ACCA is far more better than ICAP. I know many very senior teachers (FCAs) recommend ACCA papers for practice to ICAP students for exam preparation.
Now coming to the professional development, I would like to mention that before professional development it is important to get some personal development. This I recommend both to ACA and ACCA students/members. I agree with Amir that ACCA management is not doing enough for them. I would like to ask that what actions you (ACCA students) have taken to push them to arrange events and seminars for you guys. I am sure if you bring this matter in the knowledge of ACCA Head Office, they will take immediate action. I remember few years ago the ACCA students were unhappy about the services of ACCA office at karachi. They complained against it and the then incharge found reasonable to quit instead of removal by ACCA.
As far as employer market is concerned, unless ACCA members take key posts in good organisations, the situation will remain same. If in an organisation key posts are held by ACAs/MBAs then forget that there are good chances for ACCA students/members generally speaking.
It is very important to cover point 1 because it is a root of most of the other problems, for that personal development is crucial.
Many Thanks
Kind Regards