1. THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING Careers in Accountancy

4. Why did I choose accounting? AUDIT | TAX | CONSULTING

10. How do you become an accountant? School Leaver 2 years AAT training 3 years ACA training = 5 years total Graduate 3 years university 3 years ACA training = 6 years total

11. Advantages AAT: Association of Accounting Technicians Shorter route to becoming a Chartered Accountant Earn money while studying (no student loan) 2 years work experience Exemptions from ACA exams

12. Advantages and disadvantages Advantages High earning potential Travel Secondments Insider’s knowledge of a variety of companies

13. Advantages and disadvantages Hard work Study at weekends High earning potential Travel Secondments Insider’s knowledge of a variety of companies

14. RSM facts 37,443 people 3,279 partners 112 countries 732 offices Fees $4.4bn

15. What services do RSM offer? Audit Tax Accounts preparation Corporate finance

16. What are we looking for? Team work Communications Attitude Numeracy Willingness to learn Professionalism Self Awareness Common Sense

17. Entry requirements AAT 5 GCSEs A-C (B in Maths and English) 280 UCAS points (no General Studies) ACA 5 GCSEs A-C (B in Maths and English) 280 UCAS points (no General Studies) 2:1 Degree or the AAT qualification

18. Application process 1.Online application: www.rsmuk.com/careers www.rsmuk.com/careers 2.Numerical and verbal reasoning tests 3.Assessment day 4.Offer

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20. 37,500 minds, 730 offices, 110 countries, 1 network.