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Missed my offers, want to be accountant

Does anyone know the best route to become a chartered accountant without doing a degree?
Original post by harry734
Does anyone know the best route to become a chartered accountant without doing a degree?


Apprenticeship
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Apprenticeship
where can i find a good apprenticeship and how long does it take/will i become a chartered accountant? thanks

and is it too late now to apply for them?
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what grades did you get? you can apply to one of the big 4 they can get you qualified or any smaller firms.. they'll have apprenticeships with good pay
Original post by harry734
where can i find a good apprenticeship and how long does it take/will i become a chartered accountant? thanks

and is it too late now to apply for them?


Some will have march 2017 entry and it might not be too late to apply for them
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Some will have march 2017 entry and it might not be too late to apply for them
okay thanks, are apprenticeships better than doing the aat-aca fast track route and if so why?
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do you know if the degree route is better respected than others like the aat?
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do you know if the degree route is better respected than others like the aat?


I couldnt say. They like graduates, but you would still be an accountant and maybe in those 3 years you would have gotten more experience, which could be viewed as more valuable.

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