What next ?? ACCA, ACA or ATT

Kirsty813
Kirsty813 Registered Posts: 26 Regular contributor ⭐
edited 11:35AM in AAT member discussion
Hi,

I know that there are lots of threads on this but please can you help me. I think I am starting to lose my mind !!!:crying:

I have finished AAT level 4 and I am now a full member of the AAT but what next??
My main question is what are the differents between ACCA and ACA? Or should I try ATT?

I work in a small company doing the accounts and I am very happy to stay with them. I just feel like I need to carry on with the study.

Please help I just need to make a choice and get going.

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  • Rozzi Rainbow
    Rozzi Rainbow Registered Posts: 462 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    Hi Kirsty

    When I looked into ACCA and ACA a few years ago I thought the syllabuses looked very similar and both appealed to me. I ended up choosing ACCA because I could study at a college not too far from me, and I liked the option of completing the BSc degree. I believe (althought someone who is actually studying ACA may come along and correct me!) that you need a training contract with an approved employer to study ACA.

    ATT I believe is very good if you want to specialise in tax or start up your own practice. ACCA covers a lot of things that I may not ever need to use, but I wanted to study a Chartered qualification so ruled out ATT. I'm enjoying studying ACCA and am in a simliar position to you in that I work for a small accountancy practice and am happy to stay with them but wanted to carry on studying.

    Good luck with whatever you decide!
  • acastudentmaat
    acastudentmaat Registered Posts: 16 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    I would say that you should have a meeting with your boss and talk about your future.

    Do they want you to become more qualified or would they rather you stay at the same level?
    Will you get a promotion if you become chartered?

    To become chartered you need to have 2 or 3 years experience in a relevent role so its important to have the support of your employer. Once you know you are on the same page you can look at the options.
  • Kirsty813
    Kirsty813 Registered Posts: 26 Regular contributor ⭐
    acastudentmaat wrote: »
    I would say that you should have a meeting with your boss and talk about your future.

    Do they want you to become more qualified or would they rather you stay at the same level?
    Will you get a promotion if you become chartered?

    To become chartered you need to have 2 or 3 years experience in a relevent role so its important to have the support of your employer. Once you know you are on the same page you can look at the options.

    Thanks - My boss is happy that I finished AAT level 4 and I do not need to do any more for the company but I would like to carry on for me!
  • *Jo
    *Jo Registered Posts: 505 Epic contributor 🐘
    Hi,
    Is it practice you work in or industry. Only if its industry - would have to be biased and recommend CIMA as its ideal working in an organisation and doing the accounts for them.
    !est of luck with whichever way you decide.

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