A mate of mine is panicking because he's just got a job as a trainee accountant, and they want to put him on the course(s) to become chartered a little down the line.
Now, this wouldn't be a problem normally, but he wasn't exactly truthful about the grades he got at A Level when applying for the job. The funny thing is, he says the company he applied to work at weren't actually too bothered about the grades, as long as they were passes in the right subjects and he gave a good interview, which he clearly did.
My question is this, will the companies which run the qualifications for accountancy require him to submit proof of his A Level grades (as there is a minimum requirement) or will they not bother as he's going through a company and not applying direct?
Any help would be appreciated as I haven't got a clue about this sort of stuff.
2006-09-11 05:36:15 · 10 answers · asked by sly` 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Hi,
I have just finished my accounting qualification with CIMA. I was not asked for my A Level grades. I have a degree in Accounting as well though so I don't know whether this changes things.
But an accountant should behave ethically and if they ever found out that he had lied about his grades to get a job then they could strip him of his qualification with them. The accounting bodies are fairly hot on ethics so is not a good idea to cross them. It is your friend who will be applying for membership and not the company - he will have to apply directly for his membership and get his experience signed off.
I know that this doesn't really help your friend but he really should be honest and upfront about things.
Good luck to him!
2006-09-11 05:54:28 · answer #1 · answered by K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh your mate is in deep trouble because the company that provides the accountancy qualification will require him to provide proof of his qualification. Not just to allow him to take the course but also, to determine at what level he should start taking the exams. Ooops.
2006-09-12 09:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by scallywag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why chance that or even the chance of falling short of handling some future circumstance.
Go to night school. Improve and prepare ones self, regardless of level. Errors, for whatever reason, are unforgivable.
I'm not an accountant but I had to learn in my own business.
2006-09-11 12:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm studying for chartered accountancy exams and I had to submit copies of exam certificates to register with the ACCA.
How old is your friend? There is a mature student entry onto the professional scheme for ACCA and you don't have to produce certificates for that.
Hope that answers your question!
2006-09-11 13:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to submit copies of the exam certificates for all professional accounting bodies now.
2006-09-11 17:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by kittykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is'nt up to it he certainly will not make the grade anyway so all he''ll do is waste valuable time, instead of doing something he's capable of in the first place.
2006-09-11 12:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do not normally ask for evidence of grades when the course is company sponsored so its worth taking the chance on this.
2006-09-11 19:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly believe that as long he's taking those courses through the firm it will be no problem. Good luck to your m8.
2006-09-11 12:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by A K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing to worry about it's called article clerk he is very lucky
2006-09-12 09:21:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's you isnt it?!
2006-09-11 12:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋