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Accountant to teacher

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  • 22-02-2016 10:17pm
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    Nellsbells
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    Does anyone know how long it would take to become a secondary school teacher from being ACCA qualified accountant? Would I need to start from scratch?


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    mtoutlemonde
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    Nellsbells wrote: »
    Does anyone know how long it would take to become a secondary school teacher from being ACCA qualified accountant? Would I need to start from scratch?

    You would have to find out if your degree is recognised by the Teaching Council - if it is recognised for teaching, it will say what you're entitled to teach. If its not - you will have to get your qualifications assessed by the Teaching Council which costs about e200 - it may have changed - they will tell you what you need to do in order to register.

    Following that you will have to get a teaching qualification which is the PME - which is a two year programme which costs over e10,000. Be aware that there is a restriction on business related degrees due to the popularity of business studies degrees. You can choose to do it with one of the universities - check PAC - or with Hibernia which is part time.

    Be aware that there is a surplus of qualified business teachers and also accounting is not taught in every school.

    I hope that helps. Best of luck.


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    shteve
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    Nellsbells wrote: »
    Does anyone know how long it would take to become a secondary school teacher from being ACCA qualified accountant? Would I need to start from scratch?

    Just wondering if you proceeded with your plan to become a secondary school teacher? I'm ACA qualified myself (non business degree) and considering the switch, however, the Teacher's Council are not very clear cut on the subject requirements. Anyone else in a similar boat?


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