The choice you make for your child now will affect their career options and impact lifestyle in the future. That is why you start by giving them a good education which will stretch them and give them the right qualifications. By using those qualifications they will be able to find a fulfilling career, something they can feel enthusiastic and proud about and which also gives them financial rewards and long term prospects.
Is accountancy the career for your child? Think about it. The global demand for qualified accountants has never been higher, and their work more varied. By becoming part of this respected profession, they will benefit from

• Excellent job prospects and career development
• Job Security - all organizations need financial professionals, even in the toughest climate
• Financial stability - accountants can command high salaries
• Mobility - accountants can move easily between industries and countries

As a qualified accountant, your son or daughter will be part of a well established profession, with specialist knowledge and skill which will ensure they are always in demand. The skill they acquire as finance professional will equip them for a challenging and rewarding career.

The way to embark yourself in an accountancy career is to study with ACCA ( The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
But why ACCA? The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is a large and fast growing global professional accountancy body. Globally ACCA have 404,000 students and 140,000 members in 182 countries. . Let's look at a few of the reasons why it enjoys this position.

• A reputation built over 105 years
• Combines a UK degree with a professional accounting qualification without doubling the workload.
• Both the degree and the professional qualification can be achieved within 2 2\1 years.
• Flexible entry routes to fit your profile
• Relevant and recognised wherever you are
• Mobility across industry sectors and countries
• Cost effective options for further studies and 50 global accountancy partnerships

There are a number of entry points to gaining a qualification with ACCA. Which is right depends on the individual's previous qualifications.

ACCA Professional Qualification
For whom
Post A/L students, graduates who want to pursue a globally mobile career as a finance professional or a person over 21 years old
Structure
Exams - Comprise 14 papers, 9 of which are available for exemptions achievements.
Ethics - Students need to complete an online ethics module prior to applying for membership.
Experience - 3 years relevant practical experience during, before or after exams.

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
For whom
Students over 16 years of age
Structure
Exams - Comprise 9 papers, and it complements the A/L Accountancy studies and gives exemptions from Part 1 of the ACCA Professional Scheme
Experience - 1 year relevant practical experience during, before or after exams.

BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University UK
For whom
ACCA Professional scheme students
Structure
Students who complete the first 9 papers of ACCA examinations can submit a research project and complete an ethics module in order to obtain the degree. The Degree is offered by the Oxford Brookes University and the marks of the ACCA examination papers are taken into account when awarding the degree.

Exemptions are awarded for academic and professional qualifications. For more details inquire or visit our website www.accaglobal.com.

Study options
Studying with ACCA becomes simpler as the qualifications are designed to be flexible. Student can opt for a full time or part time courses or for distances learning. With 350 exam centres in 160 countries and a network of over 80 officers, it is always easy to arrange continued study and sit exam. ACCA also have a global network of tuition providers guaranteed to meet ACCA's demanding standards.
Interested in building a globally mobile career in finance for your child? Make an informed choice and talk to the counsellors at ACCA before you decide.