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Part qualified?

  • 31-08-2008 9:07pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭


    There is a question that I always wanted to ask, and in fact i did ask it to a few people, but got at least three different answers. I am studying ACCA, but I am not working in accountancy, so that's why i don't know the answer.

    To become qualified you need to ( or be exempted from) all 14 exams and complete three years relevant work experience.

    But when do you become part qualified?
    Example answers I got:
    - CAT + 1y of experience
    - after 9 ACCA exams
    - after all ACCA exams, but not having experience
    So who is right then?
    Regards
    Raffles


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  • #2
    shewasoctober
    Closed Accounts Posts: 134 ✭✭shewasoctober


    I'm not quite sure, but I think that you would have to have at least F1-F4 completed since those are your knowledge based exams; however, I could those firms looking to hire a part-qualified accountant may be looking for someone with the first 9 exams complete; however, most part-qualified ads only state that you have to have started you studies. It couldn't hurt to apply for those positions. The worst they could do is say no.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Thanks, still dont know for sure though.
    Im not going to change my job soon, but was wondering what does 'part- qualified ' mean. Is there a formal definition or every employer/agency treats it differently?


  • #4
    shewasoctober
    Closed Accounts Posts: 134 ✭✭shewasoctober


    I think it varies, though after looking at some ads, it seems that many do require 2-3 years experience in some aspect of accounting. However, I have seen some ads that don't have any specifications for experience as well. I really think it depends, though it won't hurt to have some exams passed.


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