2. Why did I become an accountant?

3. Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages High earning potential Opportunities in business Travel Secondments Prestige and sense of achievement Disadvantages Hard work Study at weekends Further exams

4. Pathways to becoming a Chartered Accountant Graduate 3 years university 3 years ACA training = 6 years total School leaver 2 years AAT training 3 years ACA training = 5 years total

5. AAT: Association of Accounting Technicians Advantages Shorter route to becoming a Chartered Accountant Earn money throughout (no large student loan) 2 years more experience Exemptions from ACA exams

6. Who are Baker Tilly? Key stats: Top 10 UK accountancy firm Employs over 2000 staff in the UK International network Award winning Service lines: Audit Tax Accounts preparation Corporate finance Forensic accounting Consultancy

8. Requirements Graduate ACA scheme 5 GCSEs A-C (B in Maths and English) 280 UCAS points (excl General Studies) 2:1 Degree School leaver AAT scheme 5 GCSEs A-C (B in Maths and English) 280 UCAS points (excl General Studies)

9. www.bakertilly.co.uk/trainees