QUOTE(xcrue @ Jan 28 2005, 05:57 PM)
if u choose diploma in accounting ,u can only choose acca or cima..
it depends,if u fail ACCA external papers but pass advanced diploma papers..u can only get a advance dip cert..
where u going to study now?
Greetings all, I do agree on most of the points that everyone pointed out on the selection between professional qualifications.
In my opinion, there are similarities in the courses between ACCA, CIMA and even ICSA sometimes, but at the same time they do share some significant differences in their assertions of their own individual directions.
Just as complementary information for those who are unsure of what they might get with their choices between these courses, I believe in cases of these three qualifications, there is still a prudent alternative for those who might find out that they are studying something that they might not be looking for, i.e. ACCA while in the end you wanted ICSA/CIMA?
Ultimately, when you accomplish completion as an ACCA associate, you are already exempted to:
- Only 4 papers left to complete as TOPCIMA (3 strategy papers, and one CORE subject);
- Only to complete 3rd and final year for ICSA, which leaves you with only 4 papers to attempt.
Either one would just require you to invest a further year of studying. I believe if investing one further year of time and money is not an issue it would also end up as a win win situation; being an ACCA associate and also having an additional qualification of either one
That's just my 2cents, for those who may be in a dilemma of whether to continue/drop ACCA for other chartered qualifications while they're halfway through. There are many of my friends who dropped ACCA for other courses at the middle of part 2 audit and financial reporting, that's a pretty bad waste of time and effort. Currently I've just finished my Optionals at ACCA and am evaluation my options
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Back to the topic, as a current student of ACCA, I believe Systematic is a good choice although I can't deny the quality of Sunway TES ACCA as well. Even Mc Orange is good for a few papers. Having attended both sides for certain papers before, I believe sometimes it's all good to actually exercise your rights to choose as a consumer as in which college is better for your paper
Having to further support my point, I would have to clarify for new and aspiring student (who are about to join the course) to understand that these colleges are completely independent from the examinations that you would be taking in every june/december; They just act as tutors, and nothing more that would affect your rights and ability to attend exams. Henceforth, you also have the right to personally select your desired lecturers/college and attend their classes. They (college) can't really do much to you even if they know that you are attending other colleges as well.
This post has been edited by DK82: Jun 15 2006, 03:51 PM 
Jun 14 2006, 11:02 AM
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