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  • 11-01-2008 1:23pm
    #1
    orchidsrpretty
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    I want to become a Accountant although I have no experenice in this field whatsoever. I was looking at doing a CPA course, but I'm finding it hard to find out whether I need a diploma or degree in some accounting related field or can I just go ahead and start this course, bearing in mind I dont have a diploma or degree in anything? Also, would it very hard finding an employer to take me on given the complete lack of experenice that I have? Thanks.


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  • #2
    Bren1609
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    You should onsider doing the accountant technician course first.


  • #3
    keefg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    Hey OP,

    Just because you dont have any experience yet you still maybe able to get a junior position in the accounts dept of any type of firm (not just strictly an accountants office).

    As long as you can show that you are planning to start an accounting course and show willing to learn you will be in with a chance - most firms expect to have to train their junior staff anyway and you may also get the bonus of your employer paying some/all of your education fees, loads of firms offer this to trainees, and you can't really beat on-the-job training where you will learn 100 times more than any classroom.

    I dont know where you are based but I know of a firm in Dublin 8 who are short staffed (in accounts) and maybe looking for someone. PM me if you want more info.


  • #4
    orchidsrpretty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,148 ✭✭✭orchidsrpretty


    Bren1609 wrote: »
    You should onsider doing the accountant technician course first.

    First thank you both for the advice. I'm currently living in Wexford so D8 might be a bit far to travel.

    As regards the above comment, I was thinking that myself, possibily the BA(HONS) in accounting and finance in DBS. has anyone any knowledge of this course and is it any good?


  • #5
    keefg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    Your welcome. Best of luck with it.


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