This is the end of the holidays and as usual the new academic year will start much faster than it all seems. About this, what is worth paying attention to the university and at the beginning of their careers and how to secure a good salary talk with Ms. Agnieszka Ciźlą with ACCA.
Normal 0 21 We August. Secondary school graduates and holders of Bachelors in the vast majority know where they will continue their education. What should pay attention to those who have not yet made a final decision on choosing a college?
Such determinants are really a lot – starting with the reputation of the same university and its faculty, the approach to the student and ending with the equally significant quality of student life. However, what most should pay attention, that matching individual skills, interests or vision of their future consideration direction. What else winds up future actors, and what other financiers. It should ask ourselves fundamental questions – where I see myself for 2, 5 or 10 years, and how can this be achieved? Plans and dreams, the private and the professional are extremely important, because unless a shame to waste years studying something that brings us closer to achieving them. And just study is the first and often most important step in creating their own future.
This also applies to graduates of degree?
Licencjaci and engineers have a little different situation – they have to decide to continue or change the field of study. Fundamental questions remain the same, but after a few years in college is easier to assess the selected direction. At this stage it is important that the chosen specialization is attractive to employers or university cooperates with companies, for example through internships or classes allow you to get to know the practice and are purely theoretical. In other words, the Masters well prepare and distinguish the graduate labor market.
So what can offer universities to help its graduates stand out in the job market?
Universities are increasingly present on international accreditations that affect the standards of teaching and university management and make graduates better position themselves in the labor market, including the international level. It is therefore important to look for information about Partnership Agreements with universities from abroad, international accreditation of educational institutions or professional associations. A good example of accredited professional organization that is recognized throughout the world title Program Accredited ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), given the directions “Finance and Accounting” or related. In Poland, we have 19 such programs at 10 leading universities in Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Katowice, Poznan, Lodz, Bialystok and Wroclaw.
And if there are any directions which you experience should be taken into consideration?
Are you sure “Finance and Accounting”. This is due to several reasons. Firstly a long time we observe that the labor market even absorb the graduates that direction. It is predicted that in the coming years demand will increase even more. Secondly – it gives wide possibilities of professional specialization. After graduating you can perform many different professions – auditor, analyst, accountant and financial controller. Thirdly, this direction are large opportunities, both vertical (rapid rise) and horizontal (learning new skills). What’s more, the financiers are needed in every industry, from the banking sector, by industry, the show business. The choice of such a direction not only does not limit what actually creates and will create in the future, ever new ways of choosing the right sectors and industries of the market. And around the world!
In each subsequent Wednesday September at 19.00 ACCA organizes webinars for those interested in studying the ACCA accreditation. Enrollment at https://activeforms.com/accapoland/studia_z_ACCA
And while worldwide it is worth to choose studies in ACCA …
Not just because his career to do yet in a country where ACCA also enjoys the recognition. ACCA accreditation is the adaptation of subjects and examinations in selected fields or specializations to global standards. As a result, graduates of accredited programs are successfully completed, a large part of the ACCA qualification – even 9 with the required 14 examinations. For their diploma is not only a renowned Polish university, but also a prestigious international organization. Graduates who chose to ACCA say their study is the study 2in1.
Actually 3 in 1 – studies, exams associated with ACCA and learning practices.
It is true -Already during classes at the university and at no extra charge, students gain comprehensive knowledge and business skills from day one. It further stressed that the ACCA qualification is built based on the needs of employers and is therefore highly appreciated by them. ACCA syllabus and exams are designed to not only provide the necessary knowledge, but also skills of its practical application. According to a study by Deloitte [1] , only 37% of students of economic and accountancy well rated by the university to prepare for their professional! ACCA accredited programs are a response to the demand of employers for better prepared to work graduates.
Apparently accreditation ACCA is not only the activities and exams?
fact. ACCA also willingly involved in the life okołouczelniane and supports students in deepening business knowledge. The project “Academy ACCA” workshops are taught by experienced practitioners, members of the ACCA. They draw their students to a variety of issues – including audit, consulting, management accounting and financial reporting. As a result, students gain opportunities to know closer to the leaders in the financial industry, finding out how really like to work at different positions. They also have opportunities to make new, valuable knowledge of both students and business. This is networking at its best!
We talk about the advantages offered by the qualification of ACCA, but what exactly is the organization itself?
ACCA is the largest, most prestigious and fastest-growing international organization for professionals finance, accounting and management. It operates in 180 countries, and its ranks is 178 000 members and 455 000 students. These members form a global community that supports, exchanged experiences and jobs. Also in Poland, we care about our members and organize special meetings, workshops and conferences. While they are established business contacts and expanded knowledge and business competence.
And whether membership in ACCA translates into real benefits?
The results of Goldman Recruitment Salary Survey 2015. show, that a member of the ACCA earns an average of 19 200 zł gross. This is almost 80% more than the person in the same position without qualification ACCA and more than offer an MBA or other qualifications.
So what can I do students and graduates to join this elite group?
To become a member, they must first of all have extensive knowledge of finance and accounting, which confirms the 14 exams passed. The exams are in English and are based on solving real business problems. For this prospective members must demonstrate at least 3 years of professional experience, and include on-line module of ethics. It is worth remembering that the choice is accredited by ACCA direction significantly shortens the path to membership – up to 9 ACCA exams may include a course of study. Therefore, selecting undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate should be guided by the ACCA accreditation. To sum up – ACCA is the clear worldwide proven competence. It’s like a pass to the world of Formula 1 drivers, but in the world top-financiers.
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[1 ] The first steps in the labor market. International survey of students and graduates; Deloitte April 2013
Date: 2015-08-28
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