07-30-2009, 05:56 PM
Some years back, I was in the same position & got selected for Telecom Engineering at an elite university here in Islamabad. But at the end I decided in the favor of ACCA.
Some of my friends studied Engineering & now when I see back; everyone is doing good including those who chose ACCA & Engineering. I remember hearing & saying the same things ACCA is better, Engineering is better.
In my opinon, both are good fields, however if you are able to complete CA after ACCA than thats a better route but in the long run Engineers get good salaries as well as Accountants. It doesn't depend on the professions only but also on whole lot other factors such as experience, organizations you worked for, personal skills, networking, references etc etc.
With ACCA you'll have a bit more chance of international mobility due to its recognition around the world, however the sames chances exist with Engineering. One of my friends went to UK after Engineering, studying for MS there & is on the route to a 2 year work permit after studies.
Secondly, as far jobs are concerned, with ACCA & CA you've to complete 3 years training. That training counts as your experience & helps a lot in gaining job afterwards. It would usually be difficult for a fresh ACCA or CA Inter without any training/internship experience to get a job.
Some of my friends studied Engineering & now when I see back; everyone is doing good including those who chose ACCA & Engineering. I remember hearing & saying the same things ACCA is better, Engineering is better.
In my opinon, both are good fields, however if you are able to complete CA after ACCA than thats a better route but in the long run Engineers get good salaries as well as Accountants. It doesn't depend on the professions only but also on whole lot other factors such as experience, organizations you worked for, personal skills, networking, references etc etc.
With ACCA you'll have a bit more chance of international mobility due to its recognition around the world, however the sames chances exist with Engineering. One of my friends went to UK after Engineering, studying for MS there & is on the route to a 2 year work permit after studies.
Secondly, as far jobs are concerned, with ACCA & CA you've to complete 3 years training. That training counts as your experience & helps a lot in gaining job afterwards. It would usually be difficult for a fresh ACCA or CA Inter without any training/internship experience to get a job.
