04-15-2004, 06:20 AM
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Bro,
The Oxford Brookes degree is a safe option for those who are not sure whether they will be able to complete the professional exams. In that sense it is a good option as there are a lot of part-qualifieds out there without a degree which gives them a disadvantage. Neither are they "qualified" and neither are they "graduates". So go for the degree.
CIMA is a pretty good commercial qualification. In the UK, 63% of the UK employers prefer CIMA as it is perceived as very commercially focussed. ICAEW and ACCA are 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the public practice sector ICAEW and ACCA are preferred. In this sector CIMA accountants are involved in consultancy and Tax/client accounting advice as well as computer auditing.
I'm not sure of the benefits of an MBA if a person has qualified, but for a start, you need to clarify what your goals are before we can advise whether the Finance or the Marketing option is suitable.
Finally, a string of letters after your name is no guarantee to success, so it may well be premature to discuss all of these options. Like Irfan says, you do not want to give the impression of somebody who does not have focus. No matter how many qualifications you have, a potential employer never likes someone who is confused. I do understand however, that you are doing your "research" in this forum to make appropriate decisions. I pray it goes well, whatever your decision.
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An ACA (ICAEW) preferred 'after' CIMA?... NO WAY !!
That might only be the case in the cost & management dept (and other related segments), but generally speaking, NEVER!
Bro,
The Oxford Brookes degree is a safe option for those who are not sure whether they will be able to complete the professional exams. In that sense it is a good option as there are a lot of part-qualifieds out there without a degree which gives them a disadvantage. Neither are they "qualified" and neither are they "graduates". So go for the degree.
CIMA is a pretty good commercial qualification. In the UK, 63% of the UK employers prefer CIMA as it is perceived as very commercially focussed. ICAEW and ACCA are 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the public practice sector ICAEW and ACCA are preferred. In this sector CIMA accountants are involved in consultancy and Tax/client accounting advice as well as computer auditing.
I'm not sure of the benefits of an MBA if a person has qualified, but for a start, you need to clarify what your goals are before we can advise whether the Finance or the Marketing option is suitable.
Finally, a string of letters after your name is no guarantee to success, so it may well be premature to discuss all of these options. Like Irfan says, you do not want to give the impression of somebody who does not have focus. No matter how many qualifications you have, a potential employer never likes someone who is confused. I do understand however, that you are doing your "research" in this forum to make appropriate decisions. I pray it goes well, whatever your decision.
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An ACA (ICAEW) preferred 'after' CIMA?... NO WAY !!
That might only be the case in the cost & management dept (and other related segments), but generally speaking, NEVER!
