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  • 01-01-2009 5:56pm
    #1
    jph100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 429 ✭✭


    hi

    im due to graduate from college this year with a general business degree.im looking to go on and do ACCA exams.

    just trying to get a backup plan sorted if i fail to get a job. im hoping to get a job in a small/medium practice in dublin/surrounding areas. if i fail to get a job by july should i?
    -apply to do some acca exams part-time and continue to look for a job?
    -apply to do some acca exams full-time?
    -apply to do a masters?

    thanks in advance for any help


Comments

  • #2
    jph100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 429 ✭✭jph100


    i thought that i would add that i am based in dublin so transport to class locations wouldnt be an issue

    thanks


  • #3
    PhiliousPhogg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 288 ✭✭PhiliousPhogg


    There's no point in trying to get ahead by doing exams externally imo. If you get an apprenticeship they'll pay for courses and exams and give you study leave. I don't think an employer will care if you have taken the initiative to do exams yourself.

    There's a similar thread on doing a masters here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055418155


  • #4
    seven-iron
    Closed Accounts Posts: 451 ✭✭seven-iron


    Large & Medium firms ie top 20 have already finished their grad recruitment for 2009. Some havent even taken anyone on.

    If I were you I would apply for local accountancy practices. the small ones (5-10 people). do it soon as once feb comes around because all the accountancy students who are due to graduate this year will be applying everywhere. Also last years grad's who took a year out will also be applying.

    just pick up the phone and ask.


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