Opportunities don’t come to you; you have to search them out, even create them. In today’s world, financial freedom can only be gained if you have a bright and secure career. When it comes to career opportunities for ACCA students, the sky’s the limit. From becoming a management accountant to a tax specialist, there are numerous options and opportunities for anyone who has done ACCA.
There are multiple ways to make a career without doing a strict 9 to 5 job. You can continue your studies and work simultaneously if you prefer, or you can explore other options as well.
Opportunities don’t come to you;
You have to search them out!
Even create them!
An ACCA can look for work in different companies, which is not going to be an issue if you work hard and are motivated to achieve your desired goal, as every company needs professionals for their finance and management. One can be self-employed as well. After all, using the letters ACCA after your name does pay off, and you realize this when you are being offered a decent salary or getting great earnings through your own business, especially with the support and resources provided by SKANS Ecampus.
Before choosing a degree for further education, one must look into the career paths that you’re interested in. Then see which degree will help or be beneficial in securing a good position in the said field. For instance, if an ACCA student is interested in the field based on information systems audit aspects, then, in that case, pursuing CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) would help them reach their desired goal. Continuing your education after ACCA is not too much of a struggle due to the various collaborations that the ACCA body has set up with other professional and academic bodies, worldwide.
If after ACCA you’re interested in the world of banking, risk or asset management, etc., then, CFA, Fundamentals of Financial Accounting BA3 – SKANS ECampus, Chartered Financial Analyst status is for you, it is recognized globally and is a common route taken by several accountants.
For some, working on your own might be a bit intimidating and risky, but there is a way out. First seek to gain some experience through working in a company and then venture into working on your own with the acquired knowledge, skills, experience, and exposure. You will find inspiration and also, know the qualities needed to be better at what you do, in someone you look up to at your workplace. This can be quite a fruitful experience for any other future endeavors too.
Instead of working in the industry, you can pass on your knowledge by becoming a tutor. With an ACCA qualification, you can easily get a job as a professor of accounting, at any reputable institution which offers ACCA courses or courses that cover similar concepts as the syllabus of SKANS ECampus: Exploring the ACCA Career Path . There you can polish your skills and knowledge while imparting what you know to aspiring accountants and students willing to learn and grow. Not only will you earn significantly well through this job, but also be able to help out the students from your previous learning.
Public practice accounting, corporate sector, financial sector, advisory roles, the options are endless, but it all requires dedication and hard work, along with experience and education, to reach from trainee level to an executive position. No job is too small or ordinary when you’re just starting out; in many cases, you will have to start small, like an entry-level accountant position or intern at an organization, but that will add to your skills and expertise, which will certainly serve you in your future jobs.
Keep in mind that there is no limit to what you can do after your ACCA qualification, as it is recognized globally in 170+ countries, which creates many job opportunities for you worldwide.
So, keep looking for the specialization that holds your interest, and on which you won’t mind spending your time and energy.
