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Advice - Chartered Accountant to self employed

  • 25-09-2018 12:36pm
    #1
    Shoves
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭


    Hi lads

    I'm after some advice.
    I've been working in Industry (Banking & Financial Services) for the last 9 years, during which time I sat ACA. Work has been relentless for the last 2 years especially and I can't see it slowing down any time: going from one project to the next crisis.. if anything I can see the workloads increasing.

    I have a young family (eldest just started school) and want some more flexibility so I can spend more quality time with the kiddos. And possibly go for a run once in a while!

    In saying that, I'm considering moving from PAYE to self-employed: booking keeping, VAT returns and possible grinds in accountancy and maths (my degree). Ideally I'd like to work 9am -3pm then a few hours in the evening. Am I mental? I'm based in South Dublin and there seems to be plenty of work at the minute from speaking to friends.

    Does anyone have any advice on courses I could do over the next 6-12 months to get up to speed? Also looking for an indication of start-up costs and earning potential.

    Thanks a million


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  • #2
    Immy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 260 ✭✭Immy


    I did this, however my background and training was all in small practice.

    First issue is will you qualify for a practice very.

    Second issue is where will you get your clients from?

    Usually people would start their business working weekends and evenings building up their client base and income before they are in a financial position to give up the full time work.


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