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What Is Accounting?

Accounting is nothing but organizing, analyzing and interpretation of any financial information/ data. Accounting is used by every person in some manner or other and in every field of work, private or personal.

Readying Yourself For A Career In International Accounting

If you love numbers, continuous calculations, organizing financial data, etc and you are good at it, then it would a very good idea to go international about the accounting job. In order to be able to compete in an international market you would need qualifications that are suitable for such a market. There are many international accounting organizations which provide certificates that are valid all over the world.

One leading institution in international accounting is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which is also incidentally the largest recognized accountancy body globally with its active presence in more than 160 countries and more than a mind-blowing 300 thousand members all over the world.

The syllabus thought and accepted by the ACCA has the approval of the UN owing to the fact that ACCA is more than 100 years old in its endeavor to deliver the best international accounting curriculum and development. The graduates of ACCA get red-carpet treatment from all the world leading companies.

The Requirements

If you are interested in aligning for yourself with one of the best paths for recognition in international accounting then the ACCA is for you. This is indeed one of the best gateways to a flourishing international career. The basic requirements would be a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university or two A level passes.

The ACCA also has a qualifying exam for those who do not have the basic pre-requisites to join, but have the competency. This is an open entry examination through the Certified Accounting Technician (or as it is commonly known, CAT). Once the CAT course is completed, you may continue your international accounting accreditation by joining the ACCA.

The ACCA course is of two years duration and once this is completed, you would be able to have your pick on the international market in fields such as financial management, auditing, taxation, business development - depending upon your aptitude and competency.