As far as I know, not every place would accept ACCA.. Some of them they require u to at least get a Degree in order to work for them...

This post has been edited by oOoproz: Apr 6 2012, 02:18 AM

I don't think so unless you're in a completely non-accounting field eg sales & marketing, insurance broker, teacher etc.

Hmm, my relative said that u've to get a degree in order to work at S'pore... Is this true??

As I said, it all depends on the nature of the positions advertised. For all the non-accounting positions eg sales & marketing, administrator, banking etc, off course the employers need the candidates to have a degree relevant to the positions advertised.

Prof qualifications like ACCA or CIMA are purely meant for those who want to pursue a career in accounting. If someone wants to pursue a career in for example, stock broking or real estate, then what's the point of studying ACCA....it will be a complete waste.

Having said that, because of the 'kiasuness' of the employers in Spore, they will always prefer grad from their local uni in all professions eg engineering, accounting, law etc.

OBU = academic degree

ACCA = professional qualification (not an academic degree)

Professional qualification prepares one to work in the working world.

An academic degree prepares one for critical thinking and writing, analytical writing...etc, which are meant for postgraduate studies. That's why if one study an accounting degree in a university, you will notice that there are lot of assignment questions and research being handed out to students.

If you want to apply to study for a postgraduate degree (Masters and above), you need to have a degree cert. Some universities do not allow one to use ACCA as a pre-requisite qualification to apply for Masters courses. I have asked this before. So, no choice but to do OBU.

Some business school do recognise ACCA, such as Imperial College for their MBA. If you're looking for an MBA, not Msc, Mphil or Phd, working experience will be sufficient.

Anybody know where i can get ACCA study materials from Kaplan in Kuala Lumpur? Thank you.

Alright!! I get what u meant!! Probably I'll take the OBU just in case im going to change my mind... Thanks a lot!! Well I guess isn't not easy for M'sian to work in Spore, this world is getting competitive

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Added on April 7, 2012, 3:57 amWhat about LSB?? MBS is more than enough for me

This post has been edited by oOoproz: Apr 7 2012, 03:57 AM

Hi, anyone of you ever attended Spencer Cheah IRC P2 Classes at FTMS? Is the class crowded like in KSA? I am thinking of going for IRC but somehow I always got demotivated when class is overcrowded.

his p2 class in penang oso always full 1 la..especially IRC

my advise is go early to get gd spot

Anyone been to kolej bandar before?????? I need help please

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Added on April 9, 2012, 1:02 amHi, actually my personal view is, study in uni will hv much better exposure in term of skills development. As every single subject we will hv presentation, group n individually, assignment group n individual as well. All these will help to develop your soft skills. Else as compared to if u study Acca or lcci or cat, u ll just focus on class lecture n then exam. Correct me if I were wrong. Tot studying local uni will much longer, but I never regret for it. As at least I'm degree holder n guarantee to have MIA after three years of working experience. Indeed I could just don't further taking Acca. But I chose to
Continue study Acca after grad. Becoz future things we will never know, who knows one day I plan to go oversea n work? Haha. Currently I'm going to sit for my last paper this June. Acca is not
Easy I would say, but thanks God that bless me and I passed all papers at first attempt, as I used to self study and didn't attend lecture class as I don't take any bonds. Hopefully I pass this coming last paper too. If you r confident you could hit the Acca down, then u can take Acca course straight, as it s really time
Saving. But just to let you know, I been seeing quite number of my Frds who have no degree, and need to pass Acca before they could obtain Mia qualification. And they failed for few times and spent for additional few years. In conclusion, there is pro n cons

This post has been edited by mary51: Apr 9 2012, 01:02 AM

any affiliate got purchased the certificate by MYACCA after they passed all the papers?

Nowadays ACCA doesn't issue any completion certificate for free anymore while require $20 pounds for the issuance of the cert.

We can print out the certificate of completion of level 3 by myacca, I just wonder the $20 pound certificate is it same to this?

this is the reply i received from them bout Affiliate Certificate, there should be a copy of professional level certificate for us

Any advice for students taking f4, f5 and f6? It's left 2 months and now i feel that i'm going to do badly.
I can't find the right way to study.
Any 'sifu' can give some advice??

donate 1 comment for u lol..

F4- memorize past year answer can liao

F5- focus on cost accounting (new examiner style)

F6- no idea

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This post has been edited by mychoice: Apr 12 2012, 07:39 PM

Congratz on ur sucees
Btw where r u studying your ACCA right now?
You are studying by yourself or attending classes?
If you are attending classes how is the lecturer and etc?
How much do you pay for your fees?

This post has been edited by Whatshouldido: Apr 12 2012, 09:06 PM

How related is CAT T8/FiA FAU compared with F8

T8 almost cover whole syllabus of F8... So it's good for u have a good foundation.. At least u can see the big picture of it

finally someone replied
any other solution for me...
it's left less than 2 month and i feel like i don't know everything.
is it possible for me to start learning now and pass in June exam