09-24-2010, 09:30 PM
@VITAL
I am not criticizing ICAP in any way. I have seen it changing its policies towards the betterment of its students and members. I myself am going for the same membership after my ACCA.
I meant the culture and the kind of people in CA classes would not provide an adjustable environment for FariaK in my opinion as you yourself said that everyone who doesn't get admission in medical or engineering goes for CA. Only a few people there are worth being around (such as imdad1) [D].
@FariaK
Apart from any debates, if your are serious about the accounting profession I would suggest you go for ACCA since your are a student from A level background, like myself (with medical/engineering background and straight A's). I am assuming you have the financial resources to complete it. It is going to take about Rs.350,000 to complete ACCA. After clearing all the exams you can always claim exemptions from CA till module D and start your training in a firm during which you will be allowed to attempt CA module E and F, or you can directly get into a job of your choice based on your ACCA status.
One and only advantage that I see in this route is that while attempting Final CA Exams you can rest assure that you have at-least one professional qualification in your hand (ACCA).
ICAP has indeed changed its examination policies inclined towards being fairer. Here is an example
http//www.icap.org.pk/web/news-details.php?section=all&id=100714121058
I am also taking the same route towards my professional life. So, in short, I would suggest you the same.
Regards
I am not criticizing ICAP in any way. I have seen it changing its policies towards the betterment of its students and members. I myself am going for the same membership after my ACCA.
I meant the culture and the kind of people in CA classes would not provide an adjustable environment for FariaK in my opinion as you yourself said that everyone who doesn't get admission in medical or engineering goes for CA. Only a few people there are worth being around (such as imdad1) [D].
@FariaK
Apart from any debates, if your are serious about the accounting profession I would suggest you go for ACCA since your are a student from A level background, like myself (with medical/engineering background and straight A's). I am assuming you have the financial resources to complete it. It is going to take about Rs.350,000 to complete ACCA. After clearing all the exams you can always claim exemptions from CA till module D and start your training in a firm during which you will be allowed to attempt CA module E and F, or you can directly get into a job of your choice based on your ACCA status.
One and only advantage that I see in this route is that while attempting Final CA Exams you can rest assure that you have at-least one professional qualification in your hand (ACCA).
ICAP has indeed changed its examination policies inclined towards being fairer. Here is an example
http//www.icap.org.pk/web/news-details.php?section=all&id=100714121058
I am also taking the same route towards my professional life. So, in short, I would suggest you the same.
Regards