Straight into ACCA or Level 4 AAT first, I just finished my A-levels

I've just completed my A-Levels (Bio, Maths, Chem), I want to self study and qualify as soon as possible. I've thought of 2 scenarios:

  1. Self study Level 4 (or 3, what do you think?) AAT first, I'll get some exemptions as well. Then go into some sort of accounting job/apprenticeship and get my ACCA sponsored. I've looked at jobs which are willing to sponsor, they want experience or partially qualified.
  2. Go straight into ACCA, complete a few exams and then get a company to sponsor the rest or apprenticeship. That way i can get the 3 required years.

Any advice on my plans, different plans, thoughts, jobs, career growth etc please?

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 8 days ago

Straight into ACCA or Level 4 AAT first, I just finished my A-levels

I've just completed my A-Levels (Bio, Maths, Chem), I want to self study and qualify as soon as possible. I've thought of 2 scenarios:

  1. Self study Level 4 (or 3, what do you think?) AAT first, I'll get some exemptions as well. Then go into some sort of accounting job/apprenticeship and get my ACCA sponsored. I've looked at jobs which are willing to sponsor, they want experience or partially qualified.

  2. Go straight into ACCA, complete a few exams and then get a company to sponsor the rest or apprenticeship. That way i can get the 3 required years.

Any advice on my plans, different plans, thoughts, jobs, career growth etc please?

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 8 days ago

ACCA or Computer Science degree: I don't know which to choose

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields.

Finance/Accounting (ACCA or CIMA) and Computer science, the only 2 that appeal to me and I don't mind either.

My family are advising me toward accounting (ACCA or CIMA idk which to pick), I don't mind it really. How would I go about starting ACCA, what is the workload and the exams like, can i get a decent job with only ACCA and no degree?

Compsci (cyber side) I am also getting advised toward; do a degree, get some certifications and it'll all cost like £30,000 which is TOO MUCH

I just want a valuable qualification, decent job straight after the qualification, comfortable job eventually and good salary (preferably remote work) and be able to work in Saudi (the end goal really).

P.S I am slightly leaning to the accounting field; not wasting all that money, personally easier to self stufy from home and eventually find a company to sponsor it, more support personally but i'm hearing weird stuff about the job market and career growth.

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 9 days ago

ACCA or CompSci degree; idk which to choose

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields.

Finance/Accounting (ACCA or CIMA) and Computer science, the only 2 that appeal to me and I don't mind either.

My family are advising me toward accounting (ACCA or CIMA idk which to pick), I don't mind it really. How would I go about starting ACCA, what is the workload and the exams like, can i get a decent job with only ACCA and no degree?

Compsci (cyber side) I am also getting advised toward; do a degree, get some certifications and it'll all cost like £30,000 which is TOO MUCH

I just want a valuable qualification, decent job straight after the qualification, comfortable job eventually and good salary (preferably remote work) and be able to work in Saudi (the end goal really).

P.S I am slightly leaning to the accounting field; not wasting all that money, personally easier to self stufy from home and eventually find a company to sponsor it, more support personally but i'm hearing weird stuff about the job market and career growth.

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 9 days ago

ACCA or Computer Science degree; idk which to choose

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields.

Finance/Accounting (ACCA or CIMA) and Computer science, the only 2 that appeal to me and I don't mind either.

My family are advising me toward accounting (ACCA or CIMA idk which to pick), I don't mind it really. How would I go about starting ACCA, what is the workload and the exams like, can i get a decent job with only ACCA and no degree?

Compsci (cyber side) I am also getting advised toward; do a degree, get some certifications and it'll all cost like £30,000 which is TOO MUCH

I just want a valuable qualification, decent job straight after the qualification, comfortable job eventually and good salary (preferably remote work) and be able to work in Saudi (the end goal really).

P.S I am slightly leaning to the accounting field; not wasting all that money, personally easier to self stufy from home and eventually find a company to sponsor it, more support personally but i'm hearing weird stuff about the job market and career growth.

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 9 days ago

ACCA qualification: no experience, self study and how to tackle 3 year experience?

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields. Compsci and Finance/Accounting, the only 2 that appeal to me and I don't mind either. My family are advising me toward accounting (ACCA), I don't mind it really. I need some advice on the degree, jobs, job market, career path and future.

How would I go about starting ACCA, what is the workload and the exams like, can i get a decent job with only ACCA and no degree, is it better to spend all that money on uni and qualifications for Compsci?

I just want a valuable qualification, comfortable job and salary (preferably remote work) and be able to work in Saudi (the end goal really).

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 9 days ago

Compsci degree. Its value, jobs and career path?

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields. Computer Science (cyber side) and Finance/Accounting. I'm leaning to compsci and for the cyber side I plan to do most of Sec+, learn some Linux, coding etc all before September.

The reason I’m not doing a cybersecurity degree is that it’s too basic, limits me and on its own it’s useless. (I’m from the UK btw)

Can you guys advise me on the degree, what jobs out of cyber I can get with a compsci degree, how easy it is to get a job, any extra qualifications or certifications, GENERALLY what to do basically. I would love to work from home as well (I want to really get a job in Saudi)

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 10 days ago

Compsci degree. Its value, jobs and career path

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields. Computer Science (cyber side) and Finance/Accounting. I'm leaning to compsci and for the cyber side I plan to do most of Sec+, learn some Linux, coding etc all before September.

The reason I’m not doing a cybersecurity degree is that it’s too basic, limits me and on its own it’s useless. (I’m from the UK btw)

Can you guys advise me on the degree, what jobs out of cyber I can get with a compsci degree, how easy it is to get a job, any extra qualifications or certifications, GENERALLY what to do basically. I would love to work from home as well (I want to really get a job in Saudi)

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 10 days ago

Compsci degree. Its value, jobs and career path?

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields. Computer Science (cyber side) and Finance/Accounting. I'm leaning to compsci and for the cyber side I plan to do most of Sec+, learn some Linux, coding etc all before September.

The reason I’m not doing a cybersecurity degree is that it’s too basic, limits me and on its own it’s useless. (I’m from the UK btw)

Can you guys advise me on the degree, what jobs out of cyber I can get with a compsci degree, how easy it is to get a job, any extra qualifications or certifications, GENERALLY what to do basically. I would love to work from home as well (I want to really get a job in Saudi)

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 10 days ago

ACCA qualification, career path and value (for UK and Saudi)?

’m thinking about doing ACCA, I have just collared my A-levels and I’ve applied for some apprenticeships but got rejected. I’m in the UK, I want to complete it myself and need some general advice on what I would be getting myself into.

How would I go about starting, how hard is it, how long would it take, what is each exam like, how would I go about the 3 year industry (what jobs) what can I do with an ACCA qualification?

Thanks

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 10 days ago

Cybersecurity or Accounting degree?

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields. Cybersecurity and Finance/Accounting, the only 2 that appeal to me and I don't mind either. My family are advising me toward accounting (ACCA), I don't mind it really. I need some advice on the degree, jobs, job market, career path and future.

IF I'm leaning to cybersecurity, I plan to do most of Sec+, learn some Linux, coding etc all before September. Can you guys advise my on the degree, what certifications, how easy it is to get a job, GENERALLY what to do basically or if i should think about accounting instead.

I just want a valuable degree, comfortable job and salary and be able to work in Saudi (the end goal really). Any sort of advice or words would help. Thanks

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 10 days ago

A Cybersecurity degree. It's value, jobs and career path?

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields. Cybersecurity and Finance/Accounting. I'm leaning to cybersecurity, I plan to do most of Sec+, learn some Linux, coding etc all before September. Can you guys advise my on the degree, what certifications, how easy it is to get a job, GENERALLY what to do basically or if i should think about accounting instead. I would love to work from home as well (I want to really get a job in Saudi)

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 10 days ago

ACybersecurity degree. It's value, jobs and the career path?

I've just finished my A-Levels (Math, Bio, Chem), now I have to decide what to do with my life. Up until now (and even now), I have had no idea what degree to pursue or what career path to take. I've always been like this in stuff to do with career education, from choosing A-levels to my GCSE options. From my family, friends and elders I've narrowed down 2 fields. Cybersecurity and Finance/Accounting. I'm leaning to cybersecurity, I plan to do most of Sec+, learn some Linux, coding etc all before September. Can you guys advise my on the degree, what certifications, how easy it is to get a job, GENERALLY what to do basically or if i should think about accounting instead. (I want to really get a job in Saudi)

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u/Additional_Wave2865 — 10 days ago