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Further education for Qualified Accountant

  • 09-03-2012 3:00pm
    #1
    Shannonsider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I am CIMA qualified and looking for something to get the mind more active again. I am thinking of doing maybe a masters or a post grad course in something (probably accounting/finance related) and I'm looking if anyone else has done any post Accounting qualification studies?


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  • #2
    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    An MBA would be the obvious choice. Especially, if you're an accoutant wanting to move into a more General Manager type role.


  • #3
    Shannonsider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Shannonsider


    Ya that would be the obvious choice alright, i'm just wondering are there other options that people have done?


  • #4
    yesman2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭yesman2000


    Would anyone see the benefits of CFA qualification if already chartered accountant


  • #5
    Shannonsider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Shannonsider


    I've thought about CFA alright but not sure how much value it would add for me. It does seem to be getting more popular but not sure how much sought after it would be for the roles I am interested in.

    I am CIMA qualified and had considered doing ACA in order to open the 'moving to practice' option door. Anyone got 2 accounting qualifications? Is there benefit aside from being able to move towards practice?


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,121 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Shannonsider wrote: »
    I am CIMA qualified and had considered doing ACA in order to open the 'moving to practice' option door. Anyone got 2 accounting qualifications? Is there benefit aside from being able to move towards practice?
    I don't have two but I don't see the point.

    CIMA have a member in practice in scheme - not sure if it would cover you.
    http://www.cimaglobal.com/Members/Fees-benefits-and-career-support/Become-a-member-in-practice/


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  • #7
    Odats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 767 ✭✭✭Odats


    I am doing my intermediate excel and advanced excel courses through CPD with Chartered Accountants Ireland.


  • #8
    Shannonsider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Shannonsider


    Are there any CIMA accountants out there who actually work in practice?

    Another option I was considering was doing the QFA exams in order to maybe set up my own financial advisory. Anyone have any experience with this?


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