05-11-2005, 09:28 AM
Ehson, it depends on what you want to major in ? I mean as a professional career do you want to specialise in Finance, Administration, Accounting etc.? The CIMA/ACCA/CIA/CFM options are all viable and can be attempted without having to undergo articles at an accountancy firm. I mean you can pass those exams and be in an academic position to comprehend the level of knowledge and specialisation. However, as the accountancy profession has progressed in the last 10 years or so, all professional teachers for accountancy (especially chartered accountancy)are usually Qualified accountants. The perception in the Market is that only people with comparable skills (i.e education and the experience) are qualified enough to teach a CA candidate. Something in line with Professors in Medcial colleges who are Specialist doctors or Surgeons. The stress here is that a practicing profession is a better teacher than an academic alone.
My suggestion is that if your interest is accountancy / finance it would be a fruitful and learning experience to have gone through articles and qualified as some sort of an accountant. This will also cover the odds for you, say if you do not then decide to go into the profession of teaching. You know, something that can be banked on.
Ofcourse if you are just interested in Administrative sciences or other behavioural sciences a like wise degree should be your choice.
If I am not mistaken I recently saw adds from LUMS, who specifically asked for ACCA affiliates/members to join them as teaching associates.
Do let us know, what you decide on !
"Allah does not change the state of people unless they change what is within themselves" Quran 1311
My suggestion is that if your interest is accountancy / finance it would be a fruitful and learning experience to have gone through articles and qualified as some sort of an accountant. This will also cover the odds for you, say if you do not then decide to go into the profession of teaching. You know, something that can be banked on.
Ofcourse if you are just interested in Administrative sciences or other behavioural sciences a like wise degree should be your choice.
If I am not mistaken I recently saw adds from LUMS, who specifically asked for ACCA affiliates/members to join them as teaching associates.
Do let us know, what you decide on !
"Allah does not change the state of people unless they change what is within themselves" Quran 1311
