Before enrolling in any professional qualification, we want to know it’s WORTH Don’t We?? And that is the correct approach. So, is the ACCA course worthwhile? Then our response is YES. You also gain “Certified Chartered Accountant status” and become an ACCA member.
Why ACCA course is worth it?
1.1 Recognition of ACCA in India and worldwide
- The ACCA is a 100-year-old admired and trusted institution in the United Kingdom.
- ACCA course is well recognized and respected accounting body in the world. It has now spread to over 180 countries.
- ACCA is a recognized professional qualification in India and has earned respect and recognition among the employers
- Nevertheless, we see a lot of misconceptions about this course in India. Any student who is passionate about auditing, finance, and accounting can choose to become an ACCA.
- Big 4, Indian multinationals give preference to ACCA due to its comprehensive and practical syllabus.
- Today ACCA course is gaining popularity among commerce students in India as it offers a globally advanced curriculum
1.2 Syllabus and course content of ACCA and its global application
- ACCA is admired for its active and practical syllabus which eliminates rote learning. Students need to have strong conceptual clarity to solve MCQ and write case study solutions.
- ACCA course covers IFRS in its syllabus, a massive advantage for Indian Commerce students.
- The course is distributed among 13 Papers. As there is a NO group system you can study one paper at a time and appear for an exam immediately.
- PER or Practical experience or in other words article ship can be done during the course and you do not need to take out separate time for it.
- With its comprehensive syllabus and shrewd exam pattern, ACCA chisels and sharpens you to become “A Global Accounting Professional.”
1.3 Duration of the course or the time to complete the course and be JOB READY
- The fastest duration possible to complete ACCA course is 2 years.
- So, on average, it can take 2 to 3 years to complete ACCA 13 papers.
- There is no time limit for ACCA.
- We have witnessed many students who study ACCA and B.Com and get placed at a young age in BIG4 and multinationals.
- ACCA is an opportunity to become financially independent and support the family
- And if your dream is to work outside India in Australia, UAE, the Middle East, and many other countries then don’t think twice enroll for ACCA.
1.4 The flexibility of the course structure
- There are 4 flexibility factors of ACCA that no other course can match
- ACCA conducts exams 4 times a year
- There is no group system hence students can prepare at their own pace
- Remote exams (students can give exams from home)
- PER or practical experience can be done while studying (check the link to know more about PER). Students don’t need to dedicate a separate time for article ship.
- If you are a working professional then ACCA is actually the RIGHT course for you because of its flexible course structure
- AKs Training Academy provides recorded sessions for students who can not dedicate separate time for coaching.
1.5 ACCA job opportunities & scope
- Once you become a Certified Chartered Accountant you get all relevant work opportunities in the field of Accounts and Finance.
- We always recommend students check job portals to see the scope of ACCA in India.
- Just to name a few ACCAs can work as Auditor, Tax Specialist, Forensic Accountant, Fund Managers, Financial Accountant, Corporate Treasurer, VCredit Controller, Management Accountant, Financial analysts, and the list goes on.
- ACCA opens up gates to overseas opportunities around the world.
- ACCA professionals get recognition in countries like India, Canada, Singapore, the UK, Japan, Dubai, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany, New Zealand, European Union, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, etc.
How do I start studying for ACCA?
- ACCA is divided into 3 levels. As per your recent qualification, you can also avail of exemptions. (Check exemptions)
- As a coaching institute, we recommend a few subjects for self-study. And there are a few papers for which you must undergo coaching, test, and mock exams.
- 10th or 12th is the right time to start ACCA studies.
Also Read: Career in ACCA Certification Before B.Com
What should I choose: Integrated college or coaching institutes for ACCA Course
There are many colleges in India that have B.Com integrated with ACCA. But we always recommend plain B.Com and study of ACCA with coaching classes due to several reasons. AKs Training academy is the pioneer in Pune for ACCA coaching. Our faculties are qualified CA, and CPAs have rich teaching experience. What makes AK the best ACCA coaching class in Pune is its intensive and personalized coaching.
We have offline or physical batches in Pune. At the same time, we also conduct online batches for our students around the world. If you wish to pursue ACCA course then contact us at [email protected]
Conclusion:
ACCA is a course that can accelerate your professional journey. You can achieve a dream job with a rewarding pay package and a respected grade.
The shortest possible duration and flexibility of this course is a boon to commerce students. We believe that ACCA course is worth for all Indian commerce students.
Also Read: What are the ACCA job opportunities & salaries across the world.