1. Leeds University Business School Want to be an accountant??? Cathy Myles (2.09) c.myles@leeds.ac.uk

2. Leeds University Business School Are you……….? Going on a placement in an accounting area? Interested in pursuing a career in accountancy? Maybe want to take professional accounting exams?

3. Leeds University Business School What do you need to know.... To become a qualified accountant: –Different routes (ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) –All require: Professional exams Professional experience (~ 3 years)

4. Leeds University Business School What do you have already.....?? Exams: –May already have some exemptions from exams depending on subjects studied at University 3 years professional experience: –Your placement year can count towards this!!!

5. Leeds University Business School Making your placement count.... What do you have to do? Agree with your employer which route you want to follow (eg: ICAEW, ACCA etc) –This has to be done IN ADVANCE of starting work Register with professional body Employer has to sign off on your work experience

6. Leeds University Business School Want more information......? ICAEW: www.icaew.com/en/qualifications-and- programmes/aca/aca-training-in-the-uk/technical- work-experience/prior-work-experiencewww.icaew.com/en/qualifications-and- programmes/aca/aca-training-in-the-uk/technical- work-experience/prior-work-experience ACCA: www.accaglobal.com/students/acca/perwww.accaglobal.com/students/acca/per

7. Leeds University Business School Interested......? Let Cathy and Ruth know –We will help you sort it all out. Cathy Myles: c.myles@leeds.ac.uk (room 2.09) x33692c.myles@leeds.ac.uk