ACCA or Masters in Accounting?

Morocco

Hi guys,

I am currently a final year accounting student, with the goal of become a qualified chartered accountant within the near future. I hope to be offered

a position at a practice when I complete my degree, but was wondering in the worst case scenario that I was unsuccessful, what should I do next?

I can pursue either the ACCA professional exams or a masters in accounting. I would like to know what the pros and cons of doing both are. For instance I

was leaning towards ACCA because I will have to do professional exams either way, but would it look unattractive to employers if I do not pass them all

on the first attempt? Does a masters prepare you better for these exams and which would be more beneficial for job prospects?

Any help or advice would be much appreciated!!

bluemagpie

If you want to become a chartered accountant do ACA, the only reason I say this is that if you want to work in London etc recruiters generally like ACA first time passes and a lot of the big companies use recruiters only. Within Ireland it matters less. If you don't get a position the masters can be a great option as some of these will give you exemptions right up to the final exams. Check out chartered accountants Ireland and acca websites to find which masters does this, better than sitting acca exams yourself and still leaves you open to choose which institute to qualify with when you get a job.