QUOTE(masterofsea @ Sep 1 2011, 10:20 PM)
My little question - What kind of acceptance level does FiA Diploma have ? What bodies will recognized it ? Job, education ( further to degree ) ?
FIA is a merger between CAT and knowledge module of ACCA.
FIA should then be equivalent or similar to CAT and LCCI.
You would probably get an accounts clerk or senior accounts clerk position in SME companies for this level of qualification.
FIA is rather new due to its rebranding from CAT, so i guess it will take some time for the industry to recognize its value.
If you do decide to use it to get a job; i think it would be better to take LCCI because traditionally it has more industry
acceptance in MYS.
FIA should only be taken if you plan to take ACCA in future as its primary purpose is to prepare you for ACCA.
So it kind of acts like a feeder qualification much like CAT.
Honestly I don't see the difference in value in regards to FIA and CAT. I guess it is primary a rebranding exercise to promote
its value. It could also be a syllabus reallignment exercise by ACCA.
FIA should be like any other business foundation course taken in local colleges but ACCA claims that it should
be equvailent broadly to a first year degree programme, so in theory it should not hinder your acceptance to another business degree program.
However you should take note that it is usually the accepting university's prerogative to recognize your FIA credits. i.e. case by case basis
If you want wider acceptance to university degree programmes; take other prematriculation courses like A'lvls.
IMO A'lvls > FIA in this regard.
Hope this helps.
Disclaimer: Use this info at your own risk.
This post has been edited by student2: Sep 2 2011, 06:27 AM