Pathways to Accounting?

Deafened Ivy

I left my university course in May only having completed the first year because I decided that the course and the careers that would be available afterwards weren't for me. It was an engineering degree.

I'm currently finding out about what I would enjoy as a future career and once I know I plan to aim towards it and do whatever is necessary to get the qualifications etc.

I've been thinking about accounting recently. I think I may enjoy that type of work. But, my A level grades aren't great (I was schooled in the north) and I probably wouldn't be able to get into a degree course.

Are there other ways to get into basic accounting with few qualifications?

What different qualifications would a typical accountant need to eventually become a chartered accountant? I know that takes years but could someone tell me how I would go about this in Ireland?

KingEnda

Have a look at taking the Accounting Technician course, this will give you some exemptions from the Chartered Exams and is a good way to start. Also check out the Elevation programe with the Institute

amen

It was an engineering degree.

Loads of people with Science/Engineering degrees do PostGrads in Finance and become accountants.

A friend of mine has a primary degree in Physics and now works as an accountant for a top London Accountancy firm.

A degree is just a path to where you want to go. If you come from a Science/Engineering background it is very easy to pick up the business skills but practically impossible for a business person to pick up science/engineering skills.

smcgiff

amen wrote: »

Loads of people with Science/Engineering degrees do PostGrads in Finance and become accountants.

A friend of mine has a primary degree in Physics and now works as an accountant for a top London Accountancy firm.

A degree is just a path to where you want to go. If you come from a Science/Engineering background it is very easy to pick up the business skills but practically impossible for a business person to pick up science/engineering skills.

The OP didn't finish his degree and doesn't look like he wants to finish.

I normally don't recommned the Technician route, but in this case it might suit your circumstances. Good luck.

Deafened Ivy

Thank you for your posts! I'm able to find the information that I need now.