University Of London Accounting Degree ?
Q: I'm planning on studying with the University of London for either
a "BSc Accounting & Finance" or "BSc Accounting with Law". Either
degree would be suitable for working as an accountant in the UK, but
possibly after I qualify (and get suitable work experience) I might
possibly like to apply to migrate to Australia.
I was wondering if either would have a better chance of being regarded
equal to an Australian accounting degree?
A:Do you intend to go on and do the UK professional accountancy exams
after your degree?
If you become a member of one of the Institutes of Chartered
Accountants (England & Wales, Scotland or Ireland) then this will
satisfy the requirements of CPAA and ICAA, even without a relevant
university degree.
ACCA and CIMA without a relevant degree won't be accepted by CPAA, but
will be accepted by ICAA as far as I know. DIMA don't care which body
does the assessment.
You would need to be a full member of any of these bodies, simply
having passed the exams wouldn't be enough if you don't have a
relevant university degree to use as the basis for assessment instead.
I have found out that CPA (they determine whether foreign accounting
degrees are equal to Australian accounting degrees) require an
accounting degree to cover AT LEAST NINE of the following twelve
subject areas;
BSc Accounting & FINANCE (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON) consists of;
1. Introduction to Economics
2. Elements of Accounting & Finance
3. Quantitative