Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Why study ACCA in London?

London has a very high concentration of accountancy students. There are many reasons for this; not least that London one of the world’s leading financial centres. As a result, there is a lot of local competition for accountancy colleges in London, driving up tuition standards. The London tutors have to make sure that students are happy with the service they get (and they pass), or they will go to another college. For that reason, in my opinion, any tutors who have great reputations in London really have earned them.

London is the largest financial city in Europe, studying for the ACCA qualification here allows you to enjoy all the benefits this city has to offer and to experience the unique financial pulse of this cosmopolitan city. The ACCA tutors who themselves have worked in the city knows what it takes for students to pass their exams and what skills and qualities employers are looking for in ACCA students. Therefore students who study for their ACCA qualification in London will have a real advantage over students who study elsewhere.

Why Study ACCA Accountancy Qualification?

In times of global recession, having a professional qualification really sets you apart from other candidates when you are applying for a job. The other thing that a professional accountancy qualification gives you is discipline and a high level of commercial awareness. Many high profile business people have a background in accountancy training, it is not just a profession for men in grey suits!

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. It aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. This is one of the most prestigious Accountancy qualifications in the world.

To get ACCA degree you need to pass ACCA exams, and to prepare for them you will have to run an ACCA study course from one of ACCA tuition providers.

I think that one of the most useful things that students can do to make sure that they pass their exams is to get as much feedback as possible about their progress. This is most usually done through testing (progress tests, mock exams, multiple choice questions). It can be difficult to know how you are getting on in your studies, especially on some of the written papers. A good tuition provider should be able to provide marked feedback on how you are likely to score in the exam. This will tell you what you need to do to improve and how you can study more effectively.