Hi Laura.
I defeinetely want to go on to be a chartered accountant, but I'm kind of confused about the route to get there.
I'm in my last year of A Levels and I'm going on to study Accounting & Finance at LSE hoping to get at least a 2:1. (Hopefully with one year work in the industry for work experience)
So, after I've finished my degree and its done and dusted, I will take the professional ACCA or ICAEW exams with a few exemptions hopefully and pass. But what actually happens during the time I'm working hard for these exams... Will I be working part time as..... (if possible) or will I actually earn any money over this time with my Accounting & Finance degree? I heard it is better to not do any work part time and just do the exams and get it over with but I'm worried about how I will earn money and live without bothering my parents.
Especially with a uni debt of at most £27,000 hanging over my head.
I've also got some concerns as I heard that you cannot start being an accountant without 3 years previous work experience or something... If this is true.. Where/how will I get this?
A bit long winded I know but I would absoultely appreciate a reply from somebody who has extensive knowledge in this practice.
Thanks.