If graduates from any subject can become accountants then why bother to complete
an actual accounting degree? An accounting degree offers several benefits over other less related degree subjects.
For a start graduates with an accounting degree are exempt from professional stage examinations. This degree also gives you the opportunity to have a feel for accounting, without having to commit to a career in the subject.
If you find that after doing the degree accounting is really not for you it is good to know that the business and quantitative skills developed are highly prized by a variety of other employers.
What is also brilliant about taking a degree in accounting is that it is a fast track qualification. Students who do an accounting or finance degree qualify up to 18 months earlier then graduates from other degree programmes.
After graduating you will be very sort after by many accounting companies. The typical graduate training contract offered by the medium and large accounting firms is for 3 years' duration and involves a mixture of practical experience and professional examinations.
Trainees are required to balance full-time employment with studying for professional examinations in the evenings and at weekends. As a result, the qualification process is extremely demanding. Salaries for trainee accountants can exceed 22K, depending on the firm and location.
These degrees can be completed all over the country. Just type in accountancy to UCAS and they will give you the list of courses available and where you can study them. You can also complete an accountancy degree online.
Does the thought of a lot of mathematics scare you? There is no need to worry as the courses are filled with subjects such as economics, management theory and the math, which is involved, is relatively easy and AS/A level standard.
If you feel very strongly about being an accountant a degree in that subject field is advisable, but if you dont like it dont worry your skills will transfer to most other careers.