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Curious Law Student

  • 12-08-2009 8:09pm
    #1
    Chiarrai1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭


    I am seriously contemplating qualifying as a chartered accountant. However I wasn,t given any advice on the route. I plan on qualifying as a solicitor as well. Could anyone give me a brief run down on the accountancy side and how I could fit in qualifying if I wanted to qualify as a sols as well. If you think I'm crazy please feel free to vent but any advice would be greatly appreciated!!


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  • #2
    prinz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,598 ✭✭✭✭prinz


    Eh, I don't think you can do both at once. One after the other sure if that's what you want.


  • #3
    maddogcollins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 998 ✭✭✭maddogcollins


    you definatly could not do ACA (chartered) as you are required to have a minimum of 3 years training (in practice or industry) done to qualify. You also need a minimum of 2 years to sit your FAE exams (i believe).

    You could possibly do Acca or CPA in the evening (as most lectures are in the evening) but I am unsure if a minimum level of experience is needed to qualify with these bodies. Someone affiliated to them may be able to advise you on this.


  • #4
    HeinekenTicket
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭HeinekenTicket


    Consider an IATI qualification on the accounting side if you insist on doing something with accounting and law at the same time. IATI is a good grounding in accounting fundamentals but not too onerous (technically). After qualifying as solicitor, you could progress from IATI to ACCA if you really want to do more accounting exams. I wouldn;t think that chartered accountancy is the qualification for your circumstances but google the 'elevation programme' just for your own info. If I were you, I'd be more than happy with the IATI and maybe look at CFA in ten years' time (which is an excellent finance qualification to have) after you hopefully have plenty of decent practical experience of law and business.


  • #5
    Bren1609
    Closed Accounts Posts: 459 ✭✭Bren1609


    The ICAI has just launched a new elevations programme where students no longer have to work in practice. This was due to the fact that the other institutes were getting the majority of students due to the flexibility of the exams. Once you have the minimim entry requirements you can register to do the course and sit the exams even if you're not in practice.


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