09-19-2010, 02:05 PM
@FariaK
I would recommend you to try your luck in the engineering test, and then decide between engineering and CA.
As for the choice between CA or ACCA, if you want to stay in Pakistan CA seems a better option, provided that you have the aptitude to shift from the educational environment of A levels to a typical Pakistani system such as FSc (no offence). Otherwise ACCA is a much better option considering the fast changing dynamics of the current world as ACCA provides much more flexibility than CA. The examination system of ACCA is much like that of O/A levels since its a UK based educational system and you will blend in neatly. As for exemptions, ACCA is given far more exemptions than CA in global qualifications such as ICAEW & CIMA at much earlier stage. e.g in CIMA you get 9/14 papers exempted by clearing 14 papers of ACCA (with no practical experience, i.e just 2 years), where as in CA you need to complete till F module (which automatically includes 3 yrs of article ship, making a total of minimum 5 years) to get the same amount of exemptions.
My point being that ACCA is much more recognized globally than ICAP.
I would recommend that you visit both ACCA and ICAP sites, take a look at their curriculum and examination systems(exam papers) and decide for yourself.
ACCA http//www.accaglobal.com/
ICAP http//www.icap.org.pk/web/index.php
All of us here can only guide you by providing you with correct info, and its upto to you to decide about your career choice. So, just take a look at the facts through your own eyes and make your own decision based on them rather than someone else's opinions. If you need more info or further clearance, please be sure to ask.
Regards
I would recommend you to try your luck in the engineering test, and then decide between engineering and CA.
As for the choice between CA or ACCA, if you want to stay in Pakistan CA seems a better option, provided that you have the aptitude to shift from the educational environment of A levels to a typical Pakistani system such as FSc (no offence). Otherwise ACCA is a much better option considering the fast changing dynamics of the current world as ACCA provides much more flexibility than CA. The examination system of ACCA is much like that of O/A levels since its a UK based educational system and you will blend in neatly. As for exemptions, ACCA is given far more exemptions than CA in global qualifications such as ICAEW & CIMA at much earlier stage. e.g in CIMA you get 9/14 papers exempted by clearing 14 papers of ACCA (with no practical experience, i.e just 2 years), where as in CA you need to complete till F module (which automatically includes 3 yrs of article ship, making a total of minimum 5 years) to get the same amount of exemptions.
My point being that ACCA is much more recognized globally than ICAP.
I would recommend that you visit both ACCA and ICAP sites, take a look at their curriculum and examination systems(exam papers) and decide for yourself.
ACCA http//www.accaglobal.com/
ICAP http//www.icap.org.pk/web/index.php
All of us here can only guide you by providing you with correct info, and its upto to you to decide about your career choice. So, just take a look at the facts through your own eyes and make your own decision based on them rather than someone else's opinions. If you need more info or further clearance, please be sure to ask.
Regards