 What is an accountant?  Skills of an accountant  Routes and qualifications  Questions

 Preparing accounts and tax returns  Checking client accounts but not just numbers……  Advising on business strategy  Analysing current performance  Forecasting future performance  Assessing and mitigating business risk

 Basic mathematics  A questioning mind  Team orientated  Problem solving  Effective communication  Professional  Attention to detail  Sound morals

Sixth former Apprenticeship - AAT Relevant degree e.g. Professional Accounting Other degree

Slid e 6  Association of Accounting Technicians ◦ Over 49,000 members working at senior levels across all industry sectors ◦ Fast-track to CIPFA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA and ATT qualifications ◦ Over 30 UK universities offer exemptions to accountancy and finance related degrees ◦ AAT Apprenticeships offer a great way to kick-start a career and provide a real alternative to university ◦ 18 – 30 months to complete ◦ Part-time study Slid e 6

Slid e 7  Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ◦ 99% of members work in business rather than practice ◦ Focus – management accounts, strategy ◦ 3 years ◦ Part time study Slid e 7

 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ◦ Strong focus on practice and industry ◦ Focus - audit, tax and corporate reporting ◦ 3 years ◦ Part time study

 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ◦ Majority of members within practice ◦ Big Four firms  PwC  Deloitte  KPMG  Ernst & Young ◦ Focus - audit, tax and corporate reporting ◦ 3 years ◦ Part time study

 ICAS – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland  ATT – Association of Taxation Technicians  CTA – Chartered Tax Advisor

 Professional qualifications in Accountancy, Tax, Finance, Law, Actuarial Education, Human Resources, Marketing  Undergraduate degrees in Law, Business Studies, Professional Accounting  A range of postgraduate degrees in Law and Business  Career focussed and value for money

Slid e 13 Contact Rob Winstanley