A levels or accounting course?
Hiii
So I've been thinking about doing a levels or CFAB ( an accounting course for school leavers before getting into ICAEW) for a long time and still can't make a decision. Part of me thinks A levels is suitable and another part of me thinks I should just go straight to the accounting course. I'm so lost 😭 and have been thinking about this for a long time.
One reason for doing A levels is because I'm not entirely sure whether I want to be an accountant. Like 75% of me wants to be at the moment. But I'm scared I'll regret it or might not like it later on. That's why A levels is safe and I'll have a bit more options. But they say it's not necessary to take econs, maths and accounting (these are the ones I intend to take) because I can switch to business later on. If I intend to do A levels I might as well take the science subjects so that there'll be more options.
But I don't have an interest in science as much as I have for accounting. I love accounting. But if someone forces me to study science I don't mind and can still do fine. If I were to take econs, maths and accounting my options will be narrowed down a lot. I've thought about accountant, lawyer and actuary. But accountant is the one I thought suits me best and because I love accounting. But I'm just scared I'll regret my choice if i go straight to the accounting course.
If I do a levels, what subjects should I take? Still take the science subjects for the sake of keeping my options open or stick to econs maths and accounting? Should I also join the sept intake (18th sept) cause I really need to get out to socialise. I've been homeschooling for a year. But I'm scared I'll make the wrong choice. The Sept and Jan intake are having exams the same time though. But the sept intake students are only having classes for 7 weeks and rest are holidays. So I thought I could also self study at home and then join Jan intake.
What do you think? I really need some advice on the difficulty of the subjects in A levels and some suggestions on the course I'm considering. Thank you💕please reply as soon as possible I really need help
So I've been thinking about doing a levels or CFAB ( an accounting course for school leavers before getting into ICAEW) for a long time and still can't make a decision. Part of me thinks A levels is suitable and another part of me thinks I should just go straight to the accounting course. I'm so lost 😭 and have been thinking about this for a long time.
One reason for doing A levels is because I'm not entirely sure whether I want to be an accountant. Like 75% of me wants to be at the moment. But I'm scared I'll regret it or might not like it later on. That's why A levels is safe and I'll have a bit more options. But they say it's not necessary to take econs, maths and accounting (these are the ones I intend to take) because I can switch to business later on. If I intend to do A levels I might as well take the science subjects so that there'll be more options.
But I don't have an interest in science as much as I have for accounting. I love accounting. But if someone forces me to study science I don't mind and can still do fine. If I were to take econs, maths and accounting my options will be narrowed down a lot. I've thought about accountant, lawyer and actuary. But accountant is the one I thought suits me best and because I love accounting. But I'm just scared I'll regret my choice if i go straight to the accounting course.
If I do a levels, what subjects should I take? Still take the science subjects for the sake of keeping my options open or stick to econs maths and accounting? Should I also join the sept intake (18th sept) cause I really need to get out to socialise. I've been homeschooling for a year. But I'm scared I'll make the wrong choice. The Sept and Jan intake are having exams the same time though. But the sept intake students are only having classes for 7 weeks and rest are holidays. So I thought I could also self study at home and then join Jan intake.
What do you think? I really need some advice on the difficulty of the subjects in A levels and some suggestions on the course I'm considering. Thank you💕please reply as soon as possible I really need help
In my opinion, you should do A-Levels to widen your options and to have some time to think over being an Accountant. By doing other subjects, you're exposed to new areas of expertise, and you never know if you might start to really like one or more of them. After the two years, you can still do the Accounting course if you so choose, however if you do the course now, you're stuck on the path of the Accountant.
If you do A-Levels, make sure you check the requirements for the Accounting course (are there any age restrictions or required qualifications). If there are none, pick the subjects you will enjoy the most. I recommend for Accounting to be one of them, just to see how much you truly enjoy it. Then, the rest should consist of the ones that compliment Accounting (like Maths, Econ, Business or just any science). Make sure you ENJOY THEM though. Don't suffer through an entire year. I suggest you join the Sept intake and not waste any valuable time, as you will be behind on:
1. Making friends
2. The content
3. 6th Form life
If you come out of your A-Levels and begin your Accountant course and hate it, you will have those A-Levels in your back pocket to be able to get a good job or, even better, go to Uni.
Personally though, I think that Accounting is a mind numbing and meaningless career, one which the true materialist pursues. Meaning is much more important than money; money does not lead to happiness. I've heard of plenty of dead-inside lawyers and accountants who are always busy getting more money but having no personal, spiritual or family goals. However if that is the career you choose to pursue, so be it.
Hope that helped, if you want to discuss it some more or something, let me know
If you do A-Levels, make sure you check the requirements for the Accounting course (are there any age restrictions or required qualifications). If there are none, pick the subjects you will enjoy the most. I recommend for Accounting to be one of them, just to see how much you truly enjoy it. Then, the rest should consist of the ones that compliment Accounting (like Maths, Econ, Business or just any science). Make sure you ENJOY THEM though. Don't suffer through an entire year. I suggest you join the Sept intake and not waste any valuable time, as you will be behind on:
1. Making friends
2. The content
3. 6th Form life
If you come out of your A-Levels and begin your Accountant course and hate it, you will have those A-Levels in your back pocket to be able to get a good job or, even better, go to Uni.
Personally though, I think that Accounting is a mind numbing and meaningless career, one which the true materialist pursues. Meaning is much more important than money; money does not lead to happiness. I've heard of plenty of dead-inside lawyers and accountants who are always busy getting more money but having no personal, spiritual or family goals. However if that is the career you choose to pursue, so be it.
Hope that helped, if you want to discuss it some more or something, let me know
(edited 5 years ago)
Thanks so much for your suggestions 💕
But the thing is, my strength is not in science. I don't look forward to doing experiments and don't quite enjoy it. But if i was forced to do science for the sake of keeping my options open then I don't mind it too. But my parents never forced me to take the science subjects either so it's entirely my choice. From my IGCSEs I have chem and physics (science subjects).. and with that I can do engineering.. but I don't intend to be an engineer. I don't like chem and physics was tough for me though I like maths. But I ended up getting A cause of tuitions and forcing myself. I dropped biology in form 4 cause of terrible grades but I regretted that so much cause I felt like I didn't try my best. I wanted to be a surgeon but since I was bad at biology and dropped it I don't think I can and it'll waste one year if I go back to study bio again and my strength is not in science. Well, I do have a slight interest for science but I don't think that will grow or it's probably temporary.
Comparing the science subjects to accounting, I prefer accounting much more and love it and was better at it. I haven't studied business subjects like econs, business and law so I don't know whether I'll like them. I studied commerce but it was boring for me though. But I believe business and econs is more in depth and interesting compared to commerce.
The reason I chose ICAEW ( maybe after A levels ) is because it's a professional accounting course. I heard it's prestigious and well sought after. It's seems that my parents are not considering sending me overseas to further my education unless it's an elite uni. And I doubt that I'm near that standard. But I dont mind doing A levels just to keep my options open. Like at least I actually tried my best.
I can still get into ICAEW after A levels and many people still do. A levels is safe for keeping my options open. CFAB is for school leavers. for those people who have confirmed they want to be an accountant, and want to do ICAEW. Part me is already halfway there but I'm really unsure whether that might change later on.
But the thing is, my strength is not in science. I don't look forward to doing experiments and don't quite enjoy it. But if i was forced to do science for the sake of keeping my options open then I don't mind it too. But my parents never forced me to take the science subjects either so it's entirely my choice. From my IGCSEs I have chem and physics (science subjects).. and with that I can do engineering.. but I don't intend to be an engineer. I don't like chem and physics was tough for me though I like maths. But I ended up getting A cause of tuitions and forcing myself. I dropped biology in form 4 cause of terrible grades but I regretted that so much cause I felt like I didn't try my best. I wanted to be a surgeon but since I was bad at biology and dropped it I don't think I can and it'll waste one year if I go back to study bio again and my strength is not in science. Well, I do have a slight interest for science but I don't think that will grow or it's probably temporary.
Comparing the science subjects to accounting, I prefer accounting much more and love it and was better at it. I haven't studied business subjects like econs, business and law so I don't know whether I'll like them. I studied commerce but it was boring for me though. But I believe business and econs is more in depth and interesting compared to commerce.
The reason I chose ICAEW ( maybe after A levels ) is because it's a professional accounting course. I heard it's prestigious and well sought after. It's seems that my parents are not considering sending me overseas to further my education unless it's an elite uni. And I doubt that I'm near that standard. But I dont mind doing A levels just to keep my options open. Like at least I actually tried my best.
I can still get into ICAEW after A levels and many people still do. A levels is safe for keeping my options open. CFAB is for school leavers. for those people who have confirmed they want to be an accountant, and want to do ICAEW. Part me is already halfway there but I'm really unsure whether that might change later on.
Original post by TheProctor
In my opinion, you should do A-Levels to widen your options and to have some time to think over being an Accountant. By doing other subjects, you're exposed to new areas of expertise, and you never know if you might start to really like one or more of them. After the two years, you can still do the Accounting course if you so choose, however if you do the course now, you're stuck on the path of the Accountant.
If you do A-Levels, make sure you check the requirements for the Accounting course (are there any age restrictions or required qualifications). If there are none, pick the subjects you will enjoy the most. I recommend for Accounting to be one of them, just to see how much you truly enjoy it. Then, the rest should consist of the ones that compliment Accounting (like Maths, Econ, Business or just any science). Make sure you ENJOY THEM though. Don't suffer through an entire year. I suggest you join the Sept intake and not waste any valuable time, as you will be behind on:
1. Making friends
2. The content
3. 6th Form life
If you come out of your A-Levels and begin your Accountant course and hate it, you will have those A-Levels in your back pocket to be able to get a good job or, even better, go to Uni.
Personally though, I think that Accounting is a mind numbing and meaningless career, one which the true materialist pursues. Meaning is much more important than money; money does not lead to happiness. I've heard of plenty of dead-inside lawyers and accountants who are always busy getting more money but having no personal, spiritual or family goals. However if that is the career you choose to pursue, so be it.
Hope that helped, if you want to discuss it some more or something, let me know
If you do A-Levels, make sure you check the requirements for the Accounting course (are there any age restrictions or required qualifications). If there are none, pick the subjects you will enjoy the most. I recommend for Accounting to be one of them, just to see how much you truly enjoy it. Then, the rest should consist of the ones that compliment Accounting (like Maths, Econ, Business or just any science). Make sure you ENJOY THEM though. Don't suffer through an entire year. I suggest you join the Sept intake and not waste any valuable time, as you will be behind on:
1. Making friends
2. The content
3. 6th Form life
If you come out of your A-Levels and begin your Accountant course and hate it, you will have those A-Levels in your back pocket to be able to get a good job or, even better, go to Uni.
Personally though, I think that Accounting is a mind numbing and meaningless career, one which the true materialist pursues. Meaning is much more important than money; money does not lead to happiness. I've heard of plenty of dead-inside lawyers and accountants who are always busy getting more money but having no personal, spiritual or family goals. However if that is the career you choose to pursue, so be it.
Hope that helped, if you want to discuss it some more or something, let me know
Original post by TheProctor
In my opinion, you should do A-Levels to widen your options and to have some time to think over being an Accountant. By doing other subjects, you're exposed to new areas of expertise, and you never know if you might start to really like one or more of them. After the two years, you can still do the Accounting course if you so choose, however if you do the course now, you're stuck on the path of the Accountant.
If you do A-Levels, make sure you check the requirements for the Accounting course (are there any age restrictions or required qualifications). If there are none, pick the subjects you will enjoy the most. I recommend for Accounting to be one of them, just to see how much you truly enjoy it. Then, the rest should consist of the ones that compliment Accounting (like Maths, Econ, Business or just any science). Make sure you ENJOY THEM though. Don't suffer through an entire year. I suggest you join the Sept intake and not waste any valuable time, as you will be behind on:
1. Making friends
2. The content
3. 6th Form life
If you come out of your A-Levels and begin your Accountant course and hate it, you will have those A-Levels in your back pocket to be able to get a good job or, even better, go to Uni.
Personally though, I think that Accounting is a mind numbing and meaningless career, one which the true materialist pursues. Meaning is much more important than money; money does not lead to happiness. I've heard of plenty of dead-inside lawyers and accountants who are always busy getting more money but having no personal, spiritual or family goals. However if that is the career you choose to pursue, so be it.
Hope that helped, if you want to discuss it some more or something, let me know
If you do A-Levels, make sure you check the requirements for the Accounting course (are there any age restrictions or required qualifications). If there are none, pick the subjects you will enjoy the most. I recommend for Accounting to be one of them, just to see how much you truly enjoy it. Then, the rest should consist of the ones that compliment Accounting (like Maths, Econ, Business or just any science). Make sure you ENJOY THEM though. Don't suffer through an entire year. I suggest you join the Sept intake and not waste any valuable time, as you will be behind on:
1. Making friends
2. The content
3. 6th Form life
If you come out of your A-Levels and begin your Accountant course and hate it, you will have those A-Levels in your back pocket to be able to get a good job or, even better, go to Uni.
Personally though, I think that Accounting is a mind numbing and meaningless career, one which the true materialist pursues. Meaning is much more important than money; money does not lead to happiness. I've heard of plenty of dead-inside lawyers and accountants who are always busy getting more money but having no personal, spiritual or family goals. However if that is the career you choose to pursue, so be it.
Hope that helped, if you want to discuss it some more or something, let me know
Did you do A levels? If yes, would you mind telling me the difficulty of those subjects and the use of it?
Original post by Ft.ashlynnx
Did you do A levels? If yes, would you mind telling me the difficulty of those subjects and the use of it?
I'm in Year 13 currently doing Maths, Physics, Comp Sci and Psychology, looking to do Physics at University.
Maths: very logical and methodical - you will run into failure more often than not, in the beginning at least. Not much reading and theorizing but more doing question after question after question to make sure you understand how to use the tool you're using (like differentiation or integration). It is the language of Physics and builds your logical reasoning. Tbh though, it is mainly focusing on Proof, Surds & Indices, Quadratics & Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Differentiation, Integration, Graphs & Transformations, Stats, Mechanics etc., so I think it is far off what you would do as an Accountant. Very enjoyable subject if you learn how to stand the feeling of confusion and failure and be resilient throughout every topic, always seeking to learn how to do something.
Physics: similar to maths in terms of a logical mindset, though very interesting in explaining how the world works (quantum physics, mechanics, waves, electricity, gravity, nuclear physics, circular/harmonic motion etc). Requires a good imagination in my opinion to be able to visualize how the theories work and how things interact, alongside a lot of practice in rearranging equations haha.
Comp Sci: similar to the ones above
Psychology: memorizing a sh*t load of info.
ALevels are not that hard if you focus day in and day out and take it seriously. Also make sure you stay on top of your homework game and put in weekend hours every weekend, otherwise you will just average. Practicing past papers and questions is crucial too.
Original post by TheProctor
I'm in Year 13 currently doing Maths, Physics, Comp Sci and Psychology, looking to do Physics at University.
Maths: very logical and methodical - you will run into failure more often than not, in the beginning at least. Not much reading and theorizing but more doing question after question after question to make sure you understand how to use the tool you're using (like differentiation or integration). It is the language of Physics and builds your logical reasoning. Tbh though, it is mainly focusing on Proof, Surds & Indices, Quadratics & Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Differentiation, Integration, Graphs & Transformations, Stats, Mechanics etc., so I think it is far off what you would do as an Accountant. Very enjoyable subject if you learn how to stand the feeling of confusion and failure and be resilient throughout every topic, always seeking to learn how to do something.
Physics: similar to maths in terms of a logical mindset, though very interesting in explaining how the world works (quantum physics, mechanics, waves, electricity, gravity, nuclear physics, circular/harmonic motion etc). Requires a good imagination in my opinion to be able to visualize how the theories work and how things interact, alongside a lot of practice in rearranging equations haha.
Comp Sci: similar to the ones above
Psychology: memorizing a sh*t load of info.
ALevels are not that hard if you focus day in and day out and take it seriously. Also make sure you stay on top of your homework game and put in weekend hours every weekend, otherwise you will just average. Practicing past papers and questions is crucial too.
Maths: very logical and methodical - you will run into failure more often than not, in the beginning at least. Not much reading and theorizing but more doing question after question after question to make sure you understand how to use the tool you're using (like differentiation or integration). It is the language of Physics and builds your logical reasoning. Tbh though, it is mainly focusing on Proof, Surds & Indices, Quadratics & Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Differentiation, Integration, Graphs & Transformations, Stats, Mechanics etc., so I think it is far off what you would do as an Accountant. Very enjoyable subject if you learn how to stand the feeling of confusion and failure and be resilient throughout every topic, always seeking to learn how to do something.
Physics: similar to maths in terms of a logical mindset, though very interesting in explaining how the world works (quantum physics, mechanics, waves, electricity, gravity, nuclear physics, circular/harmonic motion etc). Requires a good imagination in my opinion to be able to visualize how the theories work and how things interact, alongside a lot of practice in rearranging equations haha.
Comp Sci: similar to the ones above
Psychology: memorizing a sh*t load of info.
ALevels are not that hard if you focus day in and day out and take it seriously. Also make sure you stay on top of your homework game and put in weekend hours every weekend, otherwise you will just average. Practicing past papers and questions is crucial too.
You suggested taking one science subject. If I were to take physics with econs, maths and accounting. What can I do with one science subject alone?
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