My ACCA Journey/ How did I become Chartered Accountant in the UK AS A FOREIGNER / ACCA QUALIFIED
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- čas přidán 4. 01. 2021
- Hi guys
I am taking you on my ACCA journey in today's video. I am an ACCA accountant and just if you're not sure what it means- it's an accounting qualification that stands for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Here you can read about my journey on my blog
mumcandoit.com/my-acca-journe...
This is a globally recognised accounting qualification so no matter where in the world you go, it will be recognised and you are ready to start your accounting career anywhere in the world.
I have qualified in July 2019 and I would like to tell you about my journey as I believe everyone's journey is different and I hope I inspire you to keep going or to motivate you to even start if that's what you are wondering right now.
ACCA truly opens up the door to so many opportunities and I believe is one of the most rewarding and versatile professions of all.
Disclaimer: I might be a little bias as there are other accounting qualifications out there, so I'm only sharing my experiences here, not discrediting any other types of accounting qualifications.
I have studied accounting and finance in the Uni where I have gained 9 exemptions so I had to sit 5 professional papers (at this moment there are only 4 professional papers to sit).
Remember you also need to complete the PER's and have 36 months of professional experience in the field. I have not mentioned this in the video hence adding this here.
As I mentioned in my video here is the link to the best resource you can use to study ACCA in the comfort of your own house:
www.acowtancy.com/
And here is the ACCA website:
www.accaglobal.com/uk/en.html
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If we haven't met before: I'm Agnes, the mummy behind the Mum Can Do It Blog I am the UK based full time working professional, a blogger, a CZcamsr (recent thing) and I have many interests which I talk about here on my Channel.
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Becoming an ACCA and having kids your a legend.
That is a nicest comment I have had so far! thank you! It was a massive struggle as you have heard but I did it! Thanks for watching!
@@AgnesMann I am 31 years old and have one child. I left 6 subjects to finish ACCA. Am I old?
@@Rosy_Love_You_All No way you are old, you are at your prime where your brain is still able to learn everything and you have the best motivation to study- your child- who's future depend on you trying your hardest to make it proud. You got it, girl!
@@AgnesMann Thank you so much. I will keep trying.
I am Mom of twins.. thank you for the motivation
More power to you Madame thank you for sharing your beautiful journey. Wishing you all the best in your career.
Thank you that’s so nice of you to say. Take care
Thank you for keep providing details about ACCA and things related to accounting. As I’m only in sophomore year in accounting major, and I don’t quite know a lot about. Very grateful that your video has popped up and I’ve been watching your other videos recently. 😍your videos are really helpful🙏😍once again, thanks!!
Happy to help!
What an inspiration you are Agnes, hats off to you! Keep growing.
Thank you, such a lovely comment .
Congratulations. ✨ Thank you so much for this video. It truly served as a source of inspiration. ☺️
Aw that’s so kind. Are you studying acca or any other accounting qualifications ?
Wow. This is what i exactly looking for. Such a motivation !! Thank you Agnes :)
I’m glad I could help. Thank you for watching
Definitely something to be proud of lovely, really interesting to hear your journey 🎉
Aww thanks. Nothing as interesting as when I listened to your writer story. I would love to be free like you and not be bound to 9-5. Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for sharing so honestly. You’re an absolute ⭐️
You are so welcome! Are you on your journey of becoming a member of ACCA?
I just want to say,you inspire me so much. I'm ready to start my ACCA journey. Thank you
You got this, and soon you too will hold your certificate in your hands
Thank you
thank you for the motivation, cause 2 months ago I failed an exam and I was very disappointed. I was thinking about stopping, but now I am motivated again after seeing your video
I am very happy to hear it. Never give up on your dreams. The exam you have failed, was this the first one or how many you have left.
Truely impressive & a role model for failures like me. Your talk has give me the confidence and hope to battle it against all odds & I'll achieve it one day.
You will definitely get it done and over with one day. It is a struggle all do way to most, and only those that never give up get there in the end. Good luck. How far are you?
I am so proud of you. Congratulations. 👏😊
Thank you so much
congratulations!! That is a great accomplishment, accounting is a difficult but very rewarding career.
Thank you so much
Thank you for your video! you are incredible!
Thank you, and so are you! Xxx
Thanks. I gave up Couse I did not pass F5 and F9, BUT now you got back my dream!! My favourite are Acowtancy and Opentuition and Kaplan. Thanks a lot. SO MUCH MOTIVATION ☺️
You can do it! and the resources you choose are the best. (Acowtancy my fave). So glad you have your dream back x
hi
Thank you so much,
Now i am going to start my journey
this really inspired me thanks a lot !
Best of luck! You can do it. Congratulations on taking the leap. What provider will you be using?
you’re a superwoman to complete ACCA and have 3 kids!! I’m just starting my professional exams and struggling with motivation. Would love to see more videos with guidance and advice :) thank you!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the comment. I did one video so far on motivation (the very latest so this one hopefully will help you a little with the motivational aspect. Good luck and You Can Do It love!
How are you getting on Caroline
I second this - well in!
I wanted to get into accounting before getting into college but I somehow ended up in psychology! I think things are a bit different in the states but this was still so interesting to learn! I can't imagine being a mom, going to work and study at the same time!! You are a boss!! 🥰
Awww thanks hun... It was very challenging and I swear I was on the edge to stop it altogether waaay too many times, so it was good to have the support from hubby. psychology is a great choice of study though and I for one needed that kind of help back then. thanks for watching x
We have the same story 😅, loved maths, but ended up in Psychology
Recently I fail my first exam. After that I decided to drop my study in ACCA......After watching youre video I decided to keep going in my jorney! Thank you for motivation! Now, my goal one day to make a picture where I hold my ACCA cerificate like youre in begine video.
P.S. I apologize for my poore English.
I’m so so happy that this video has motivated you to keep going! Never give up! It’s a difficult path, but you will be so proud of yourself when it’s over. Good luck and believe in yourself. #nevergiveup
Hello Agnes I am now doing my Part 2 of my ACCA QUALIFICATIONS I GOT EXEMPTION FROM PART 1, I MUST ADMIT IHAVE BEEN VERY SLOW SOMETIMES I GET SO LAZY EVEN STUDYING FOR THE AUDIT CAN SO BORING BUT WATCHING YOUR VIDEO JUST NOW HAS MOTIVATED ME TO PUSH MY SELF EVEN FURTHER NOT PROCRASTINATE!!!!
Well done you are so far now would be shame to waste it. Keep pushing. It can get boring and I get it but don’t give up. Thanks for watching and glad I have motivated you. Good luck
Keep Growing!! God Bless You!
Thank you for your support
This is so amazing. I am truly inspired by how despite of so many obligations and responsibilities you have achieved your goal of becoming a chartered accountant. I joined the ACCA this January and will be sitting for my first exams in June 2021. I still have 9 exams left...... so a long journey ahead 😊. But hopefully I'll clear them and get the degree I always dreamt of. I also wanted you to know that I have watched the PER video and found it extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience. Much love to you and your family ❤️
Aww that is so nice to hear and I’m glad you feel inspired as this was the goal of my video! Lovely feedback thank you. It seems like you have a long journey ahead but I’m positive it won’t take you as long as it took me 🙈. Best of luck and any time you’re in doubt please reach out. Sending my love to you too x
@jishnu bhattacharya Kataa baata hunuhunchha tapaai?
Kudos to you and your hubby
I totally agree! Thank you so much for watching. Are you ACCA student?
Congratulations 🎉 a real champion!
Thank you much appreciated
I have two kids, full time job and studying ACCA F7 and I failed back in march 😞. Thank you for your recommendation with Acowtancy. I have signed up and review their classes and love the fun looking side to it. Thank you
You got this! if any questions please reach out. I did a video on a fail so hopefully this will motivate you. czcams.com/video/7TkheObDZUM/video.html
How are you doing. Have you managed to clear any more papers
Great video!! Attempting APM in September and you have motivated to study 😀😀
You got this! Thank you so much for kind words. You are nearly there
Wow you were actually talking to me. This is me in exact shoes you were. I have three professional exams left and am a mum with two kids with a full time job.
I study with Kaplan and My company currently switch to BPP but I didn’t enjoy it. So might have to check out accowtancy as you suggested
Omg I’m so glad you say that! Definitely try out Acowtancy. It’s all based online but the structure and quality of teaching is same as Bpp or Kaplan if not better as it’s simplified. Good luck and I’m sure soon your be qualified as you’re nearly there. Thanks for watching!
I am at skill level with one paper remaining.
Your journey has been truly inspirational.
Your journey is a testament of sheer dedication, determination and will power.
Also, it's great that you found such a partner.
Thanks for sharing the message on a large scale and reminding that we can all do it.
Wonderful! Thank you so much for kind comments. And let me know once you join the ACCA membership so that I can congratulate you.
@@AgnesMann sure
@Yash Kumar nope
This really motivated me. Thank you
I’m really happy to read this. Good luck 🤞
thanks for your resourceful and motivational video clip. Much appreciated as I am very inspired after watching your ACCA journey video. I am currently working in the finance team and I have 7 papers exemptions from ACCA. Thinking of completing the ACCA qualification exams very soon and truly appreciated it if you could provide some more advice and guidance. Many thanks
Hi thank you I have the whole library on the Acca topic where hopefully you can find enough info but if you have any specific questions please ask here
Well done, all the best for the future.
Thank you so much.
I've just completed my FIA Module and now plans to give LW-ENG F4. Thanks for motivation. I've just saved this video in my watch later so if I got failed in any exam in future I can have a look to this video to get some motivation. thanks again
Thank you 🙏🏻 I wish you pass all exams and all the best with future in the accountancy
My son is a teenager now and am considering doing ACCA. Thank you for doing this video. It is very inspiring. :)
Thank you so much 🙏💐💐😊😊 and all the best to your son. All I say to him that never give up.
You are so great .Thanks for so much knowledge.
You are great too. Thanks for watching
I just had my resit on my first exam last week,was tough but I’ll be watching your videos to hopefully get some tips
Thank you please refer to my professional studies tips playlist for more tips. Good luck
@@AgnesMann I definitely will thank you:) I went with the AFM exam first btw
i was really dismotivated but after watching ur video i feel really motivated...thankyou
Glad to hear that Good luck
Hi i Agnes,am finally starting my ACCA journey after 15 years of failing paper F1.its not easy i bet you but your motivation keeps me going.thank you
You can do it! Don't let the failure define you!
I registered awaiting to be accepted, I’m also a mom and wife, really amazing knowing that I can and will do it. Thank you Agnes
Of course you can! Any Mum Can Do It if you put your heart to it 😉 congratulations on taking the leap and I wish you best of luck. Let me know if you need any help and stay connected
@@AgnesMann Hi Agnes, Thank you :)
quick question, which book did you use when you registered for Acowtancy?
@@marie-theresetshionza7569 only their online book.
Thank you so much I’m starting my journey in September 2022 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 saving up for now
Good luck and keep in touch
Thank you for inspiring......all the best for your career
So nice of you. Are you on your journey with ACCA?
@@AgnesMann hai, Acca my ultimate aim.....but now I'm trying for AAT accounting course online.....God willing can come UK in few months on spouse visa....so first to get a job to meet my expenses , hope AAT helps
I started my ACCA journey in 2016. Started from F1 onwards and I am finally waiting for my last ACCA result (SBL). I have been lucky with the results as I was able to pass 12 papers in one go. You are right when you said it is all about hard work. Acowtancy was vital for the professional exams though.
That's fantastic. Well done to you and hopefully the result will be a cherry on a top PASS! Thanks for watching
@@AgnesMann thanks 🙏🏽 Really looking forward to finish this journey
Update: Passed the exam and now qualified
I wanna be like you
Wooow! Whoop whoop! Many congratulations
@@AgnesMann Thank youu! 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Thank you needed this.
Most welcome 🙏🏻
I have 2 ACCA papers left. Failed AFM 3 times and now have moved on to APM. Really hoping for success in March!
You need to stay strong and keep going and it will all be worth it in the end. Have you seen my video on Failure? you can watch it here
czcams.com/video/7TkheObDZUM/video.html
ur video is great. Thank you for encouraging me. i have a 2 years old girl, now i feel so motivated after watching ur video
You got this! If you put your heart into it you can achieve anything. Having children should be that extra motivation as you are working to better off her future. How many papers you have to clear?
@@AgnesMann I have done accounting and finance degree. am not sure how many i have to do now??
@@aslihassan1053 I had such degree and been given 9 exemptions but that’s cuz my course followed acca structure. You might get up to 9 after uni. Ask acca or check on their exemptions calculated
My nephew (son of my sister) is studying for ACCA. We can understand. Its is very tough. Hats off to you for achieveing your goals despite all problems. Stay blessed
Thank you
So cool Agnes! great job
Thank you darling. xx
Thank you so much.I needed this.
Most welcome. What’s your current acca status ?
@@AgnesMann I have a long way to go. Just beginning my AAT level 2. Busy full time mother here yet determined to reach my highest potential🤩
You can do it too dear. The determination mothers have is like no other. Good luck and keep me posted how you’re getting on.
You are amazing 🥰 I found your videos while searching for SBR tips, I am hoping to sit it in December and anxiously waiting for my AFM result from September. Your videos gave me the motivation to keep going forward. Unfortunately I had to start my qualification from F2, in 2015, I was granted just 1 exemption as my B.Comm was too long ago and I didn't study any English in school.
Yet, I managed to pass from F2 to F9 all CBE from the first attempt, by studying just by myself at home from BPP and Kaplan. I do have now 10+ years of working in a multinational company in F&A controlling and reporting and they refund me for the exams, which truly helps. I also have a 3&1/2 yo daughter, who goes to kindergarten and I work part-time, yet I feel that I'm going crazy too often lately, I get obsessed with studying. My partner is not that much supportive of my studies, but we do share parenting and household chores, so it's fine by me. I managed to pass SBL at the 2nd attempt, last year, and I still cannot believe that I did it, as I had several panic attacks while studying for it.. If I pass AFM from the first attempt I will be so incredibly happy. But if I don't, thanks to your videos, which are such a great source of inspiration, I learned to take it easy. Nobody is really rushing me, I have 10 years to finish it since my first professional pass. 😂 Good luck to you also in everything you do! 😎
OMG, you are amazing trying to do it all at one, I know how it feels and therefore I can relate. YOu can do it, take it easy and don't stress too much, it will happen eventually. I want to hear from you once you do qualify eventually (even if it is in 10 years-(I hope to still be doing YT lol)
Hopefully in the next couple of years I'll finish it, as I would be ashamed to still be a student in my 40ies. 🥴
@@argintuldecristal you can never be ashamed of being a student. I have had mature students in my Uni when I was in my 20s and I was surprised they can be even bothered but admiring them for learning new things. Knowledge is power and you should never stop learning new things. Good luck x
Wow, nice you found what worked for you, unfortunately I tried Acowtancy and I didn't like it all. What has been working for me since FM is Opentuition, I find them amazing. I am a full time stay at home mom and only wrote Tx-UK twice. the rest I passed on first attempt. I am now left with AFM and APM. ( Self study all through). Full time Mom and house wife, I have never worked b4, except for my 3 months internship during my university degree. The key here is, find what works for you.
Yes exactly I know one lady that also didn’t like the style of Acowtancy so your right not everybody will enjoy it. Thank you for commenting.
Thanks for being Nice, wishing you all the best in your career.
Today you inspired me. I am going to take a once failed paper in September. I will make it happen and pass this time
Well done for making such decision. you will look back in a few years time and will appreciate the hops you had to jump over to get there. Good luck
Well done on your journey :)
Thank you! 😊 It was one of a hell one but tottaly worth it. thanks for watching
Glad I came across this, it really helps!
Thank you so much., Are you a student, what is your biggest struggle at the moment?
@@AgnesMann Yes I am student, busy with the Strategic Professional exams, 1st exam sitting will be Dec'21. I have 2 kids as well so trying to find the time to study is really hard, that is why this video resonated with me so much! thanks again for the motivation.
@@byronadriaanse7622 that’s fantastic, you’re not far from qualifying just keep going you will get the soon. Thank you for sharing and please share with any acca fellows students
Well done for passing the exam. Must’ve been tough with children but you did it. Enjoy the rest of your journey.
It was not an easy sailing but very rewarding indeed. Thank you. Are you on your journey too?
@@AgnesMann I qualified years ago as an ACA account whilst I was a single father at the age of 21. I worked for the big 4 now I’m happy at a local firm in my city :)
@@luisnotsosuarez6436 fantastic! Sounds like it was not a plane sailing for you either back then. Well done.
@@AgnesMann thank you :) It’s still not easy either with having a teenage daughter who demand the latest things haha.
@@luisnotsosuarez6436 i know right- I have that x 3 lol
Congrats, you did awesome.
You have very beautiful eyes by the way.
Oh thank you!
Well done, Agnes!!
Thank you for sharing your techniques and your journey to becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant.
I will be signing up with Acowtancy. I learnt about this online tuition from a Google search.
I've had an exemption as well, but procrastination has got the best of me.
Your video has motivated me to complete the four remaining papers. Which papers would you suggest I do first?
Best Wishes
Cee
That’s fantastic to hear as this means this video fulfilled it’s purpose. Don’t give up, you will be very proud of yourself you finished it once you get the certificate! Definitely use acowtancy as it just makes it easier for you. As to the papers I would suggest to go with the ones you found easier with the foundation papers. For example I liked audit f paper so despite not wanting to pursue audit career I did choose the AAA. Hope that makes seance and good luck 🤞 thank you for watching and commenting
I am From India and starting ACCA .This video Motivated me a lot..Thanks Mate ❤️
All the best and thank you for watching
Hi, I'm Reuben, a kenyan though currently doing my bcom in India. i just got a hold of ur channel and 3 videos in , I'm not regretting having found it. I just registered with ACCA this month...waiting to see whether ill get any exceptions cause I did CPA diploma back in my country. Thanks to u i have also just right now registered with acowtancy. i love ur videos, and just after watching 3 of them i already gained so much so cant wait to watch more. id like to work in the uk in future which is how i found ur channel. good job and thank you so much.
I'm glad you have discovered my channel and you be grateful if you could share it around so it gets discovered even more. let me know if there are any other questions you would like me to cover. Thanks again and good luck
Hi Reuben how is it going with your ACCA journey???
Your words are truly motivating,I can understand your struggle and what you been gone through ,I’m a student from India ,6 papers of exemption and going for F7 next month
Thank you so much and I’m glad you found this video inspiring. Keep pushing you will soon be qualified too
@@AgnesMann 😊😊
thanks for sharing this with us, i have done 6 exams at first attempt, i slowed down i did not sit for any exam for a couple of sittings, i will book next sitting.
Best of luck! You can do it. It doesn't matter how slow you are moving, so long you are moving forward
Great motivational vlog... Thanks🙏
Thank you. Are you doing acca How many papers you have left
Great motivation 🔥
Glad you think so!
I don't cry after just try harder for next attempt and nice I didn't know about that website thanks for sharing info..😄😄
Thank you for watching. I cry watching a TV ad so that's just how I react to emotional situations lol. How many exams you have left?
@@AgnesMann I have f7 on 10 march 6 more papers to go 😁
@@goldpixanimesmovies6950 that’s not bad. Keep going you’ll get there soon. Do you rent to take two papers in one sitting?
@@AgnesMann sometimes one mostly 2
Thank you. Very encouraging I must say. I started my ACCA journey this year at Applied Knowledge. I agree with you, I do not like BPP
Thank you so much. Some institutions teach very “old school way” which means the very difficult subject is extremely difficult to grasp. Acowtancy had nailed it for me. Did you try them?
@@AgnesMann Discovered ACowtancy after I paid for the BPP workbook and revision kits. I'll most definitely look into it because it is very student-centered.
@@marcusmoralie9307 shame but if you don’t succeed with bpp worth considering switching or even mix it up for more complex topics
I discontinued the same course in India. After watching your video I realized my mistakes. You are really a hard worker. Hands off for your commitment.
Thanks a ton. It is never to late to take it on again. It's never too late to learn. I encourage you to sign up and start again
@@AgnesMann Thank you. But I need visa to study. Usually student visa will not applicable for ACCA course.
Thank you for such an encouraging video! So lovely to hear how your husband was so supportive!
Would you recommend AAT or ACCA? I would be starting from the beginning
I did not do aat so cannot give unbiased opinion. I did acca so I would say go for acca. Aat does not give you Fully qualified title in eyes of employer. You would still have to do the professional papers for acca to be fully qualified. Depends what you want to do in your career really. Thank you for watching and kind comment
@@AgnesMann Great, thank you Agnes!
Thank you for the motivation!
Most welcome! Have you just began Acca or in the middle of it and just feeling stuck?
@@AgnesMann I’m in my Strategic P level, have been feeling lazy, looking for motivation and looking for ideas in choosing the right optional papers.. which one did u choose ?
@@chuanchinsak195 it should be chosen based on what you want to do in the future. If want to do audit go for aaa etc. I chose aaa and apm I think (can’t remember the second option for sure)
@@AgnesMann I see.. alright! Thank you for the motivation and suggestion !! All the best in your career :)
Amazing congratulations 👏
Thank you so much 😀
ohh wow..this is so intresting, I've enjoyed the video too. Please send me more motivational videos, just started my journey of ACCA. Thanks.
Thank you so much I have few other videos about acca and have some content coming up as well thank you for your support
Well done! You are an inspiration! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much. Which paper are you doing and how far you are
@@AgnesMann I haven’t started yet but will start in September.
@@glauciacardosojones4272 ah ok good luck. Which study resource will you be going with
@@AgnesMann thank you . First Intuition Self paced online .
@@glauciacardosojones4272 good idea. Start with acowtancy
I m in 11th grade just 1 year left of school started acca ....planning to give all the papers with obu degree (bsc honours)and will be youngest acca in world history at 16 years of age .......wish me luck ...I will come back after 2 years and update on this .. I m from india and looking forward to do my articleship from rather uk or canada .....please let me know if uu can help in any sense ......U had any amazing journey maam ....!! Keep going ....u got a new subscriber!!😊😇
Wow that would be incredible. I would love to hear that you did it and are the youngest ACCA. I do wish you best of luck 🤞
Hi Agnes I really watch this video twice love how informative you are can you tell give me suggestions where to get my tuitions for the ACCA
Thank you so much. Depending on whereas you pay for it yourself or your employer, there are few options. Kaplan, BPP are most common, but Also Learn Signa and Acowtancy. And my opinion- Acowtancy is the best. I hope this helps
Thank you. Your eyes are mesmerizing. :-). Thanks for the knowledge sharing. I am almost 50 yrs old. But, I am planning to pursue it. It's one of my dream to become a qualified accountant. Could not do it because in my early life coming from a poor family. But now that I can afford, I hope I can before I turn 55. God bless. From India....
Aww thank you. Age is not a limit! You have so much experience and life wisdom by now that it will help you to Wizz through the papers. Good luck and let me know once you’ve qualified.
@@AgnesMann Agnes, I have done my graduation way back in 1993, but plan to do the ACCA course from scratch from Knowledgeable level. But without any tuition. You think that's a fair idea?
I started ACCA in 1984 fresh out of high school at age 18 yrs my intention was to qualify as a chartered accountant in 2 years .........fast forward to 2018, yes 2018, I finally completed my professional level 3 and am just about to send in my PER to fulfill the career dreams of my younger teenage self (albeit 37 years later) and it still feels very satisfying, so be encouraged.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Its really mativate me so much I appreciate you. I have so many problems, so I like to have more information, suggestions from you acording to my Acca journey. I hope we have more conversation. If you have time
No problem ask away I’m happy to help
@@AgnesMann I am Aliasghar Ahmadi from Afghanistan. still in university. doing BBA it's my 5th semester.
Just 3 semester is remain. Now because of war in our country and financial problem. I freeze my university. Now I have to continue my studies. So my friend suggested to start Acca. So now I am confused. To what I should to do
Acca give many possibilities more than university so I’d say it’s a good direction to go to
Do self study with Acowtancy website only. You do t have to go collage to study acca it’s more expensive that way. Just buy lessons on Acowtancy they much cheaper and better material too. You’ll pass in no time. But you also need to start work in accounts as you will need 3 years of work experience to become fully qualified so start now while you study
@@AgnesMann ok so in our country so many companies collapse, now their is soo less opportunities for job, is their is any online job???
Thanks for sharing your journey, Agnes. It is inspiring for me. At the moment I am on the way to find myself. Have a 2 kids. And smallest is turned to 3. Kind of feeling myself ready to start a little career journey at the moment . I have a finance degree and experience of work in finance and accounting sector . But it was many years ago, almost 8 year past 🥲. Now I am living in UK and my diploma not really qualified in this country. And I have a thought about start ACCA couple of years ago, but didn’t.
My questions are: what level of English you have when you start your journey and what age your kids were? How long it takes to be ready and seat on each exam? What was you first role in accounting job and when you started before ACCA journey?
I am little bit luck of confidence that I can handle it.
Many thanks 🙏 I wish you the best with your career journey! You must be proud of yourself! I really do.
Hi Assel. Thank you so much for your comment
To answer your questions
1- My English was already quite good as I did Uni in the UK so I was confident, however I am still learning every day. I know many of ACCA students however who's english was at lot lower level and they were passing the exams. The examiner is not checking for grammar or how you put the sentences together but check your understanding. So if what you have written above is your own writing you should be fine.. At the start my kids were around 7, then I had a baby boy, then another baby boy. When I finished I had 3 at age 10, 4, 2 (or somewhere close to that) It did take me around 3 years to do ACCA so I can't 100% point what age they were.
2- It takes about 8-12 weeks to prepare for the exam (it can be done quicker if you have no other responsibilities and really try study lots everyday)
3- My first role was accounting assistant when I started ACCA (similar to clerk position)
I think you should definitely sign up to ACCA especially having the degree in finance I am confident you should get some exemptions (call ACCA to find out how many), and it helps that you have already worked in finance as well as this will help you get back to work.
You can do it!
Please reach out if you have any more questions. You can email me if that's easier (agnes.mann@hotmail.com)
I hope I could help.
@@AgnesMann Thank you so much for your open answer, Agnes 🙏 Yes, I’ve made one call to them 2 years ago and they told I can get an exemption for 3 paper. I should try again. Take my fear in a hand and move forward 🤞
@@AgnesMann Your quite determined to start that journey with 3 kids 👍
@@assele1969 I was determined yes, and only had one child at the beginning (the other 2 happened along the way lol) SO you can totally do it too. I belive in you!
Hi Agnes, big fan just wanted to ask did you take one exam per sitting or multiple? What do you recommend while working full time?
I never sat more than one exam at once when doing my professional papers. At uni level I sat 3/4 in one week but then I had no work. I’d recommend 1 at the time unless you’re really smart. Good luck and keep me posted how you’re getting on
Hi Agnes congratulations in passing Acca exams.. In Italy, where I live Acca is not that well known, but now I will be moving abroad and I really want to study for it.. Do you think is good idea before enroll for a Acca obtaining the other certification such as (Fondation in Accountancy or Diploma in Internatinal Financial Reporting).. I have understand that Acowtancy is the resource you use, is the free material enough for pass the papers? Thank you so much for the answer.. By the way excellent video
Hi Carlo. Thank you for kind words. I think it depends on how many exepmtions are you going to be able to get after completeng the diploma so find out with ACCA if they will accredit any to you and if so then I would probably try that way. I did uni first and it was easier as it has lectures and proper study structure. As to your second question, I don't think the free material is enough to pass, as there are some tricky bits which is quite hard to grasp without tutors insite. But Acowtancy is so affordable that it makes seanse to buy their lessons. Good luck and thank you for watching. Let me know what other questions about ACCA would you be intrested to see.
@@AgnesMann thank you so much I will check with Acca for which paper I will be exempted. And check acowtancy.. Thank for the suggestion.. And good lucky for you carrer growth
Hi Agnes, have to say your video really inspired me! I have study ACCA before , but due to the kids , family and job, I had give up. I was really regretted. Now I want to start it again, could you give me some recommendations of study materials for self study please ( there are lots by BPP and Kaplan’s) which one should I go for please ? Thank you
I’m glad to hear it. As I’ve mentioned in the video, the best one is Acowtancy by far. Sign up for free and see how you like the site. Good luck
@@AgnesMann thank you
so inspiring..i am on my last paper, hopefully no more failure.
So so close! Great work so far, fingers crossed soon you’ll hold your certificate in hand! Thanks for watching and don’t forget to share the video with friends who need to hear it! Best of luck
Zdolna moja Kochana Coreczka.😘😘💔💔
Jak to mowia- po kims to mam!
I registered in 2020 and still have no sat any exams. Thanks for this information. I want to sit my exam soon trying the first exam via self study.
Best of luck! Let me know how you getting on
hey, thanks for sharing this video!! I'm currently studying bookkeeping Level 2, what is the entry requirements to start ACCA? just wondered how to keep progressing but also to find a job before qualifying. Thanks :)
I had some exemptions due to doing uni and it depends where are you studying the level 2. The actual acca team would be able to tell you exactly if you could use this towards acca and if you are eligible to apply for acca. It would be beneficial if you find a job and do some work experience while studying. Good luck and thanks for watching. Let me know what you wanna do
Have you gained work experience while doing the course? I really wanna know in full detail like how we work(In Accounting field) while studying in a universities.
Yes, I have been working in accounts while studying to gain my work experiance so by the time I have finished with the exams I already have had way more than 36 months of the work experiance covered. I will cover this in the video soon. thanks for watching
Its so depressing and makes you hate CA when they fail you a certain exam by 2, 3 marks. 😭
I know the feeling too well, it’s always been a very few marks each time I have failed so I can relate. How many papers you have left? Keep at it you’ll get there
@@AgnesMann I only have 5. Already completed 8 subjects and got an exemption for one final stage subject. Training requirement will be over in another 6months too. So I guess I'm still doing fairly ok
Can you make a video with your husband on how to be supportive of one's partner through their ACCA journey and beginning of a new career please? I am a mum of 3 and going to have my second ACCA exam in 3 week time. My husband is an FCCA and has achieved an amazing career whilst I am stuck home with 3 kids after completing my masters, because my husband works over 12 hours daily including weekends. We need to hear how to split and share the workload around the kids and the house. Thank you very much 😆 I love your videos and your beautiful accent that is very similar to mine 🤩
Omg that’s amazing that both of you are in accounts field! My hubby has not got an academic brain so he never studied but he was just helping whenever he could taking over house chores or playing with kids whilst I studied. It would be hard to cover this in a video especially that we no longer have the same study/work/kids environment and also different house and hubby has his business too. You have to find the way to make it work for your family and get your hubby to help out whenever he can with whatever he can. He would understand how difficult acca exams are- my hubby had no clue lol. Maybe hire a cleaner or childcare if you can to free up your time (only temporarily)
@@AgnesMann thank you for great advice! Your journey story has put me back into "can do" mode 🙂 all the very best for you and your lovely family 💙
Thank you ❤❤❤
You're welcome 😊 what stage of ACCA journey are you in?
@@AgnesMann I joined in 2015 working full time to complete PERs so either failed due to time constraints or just gave up and never attempted :( I have completed my PERs and papers F1-F4. Am sitting F6 and F8 now in December
Am on the start....
Long way ahead of you… I wish you best of luck
which advanced papers did you take? I have took aaa and failed it in march, booked in to retake in june. which out out of the four are more easier? more interesting?
I can't say which one would be more interesting for you as everyone has different preferences. They are all equally difficult and I did do AAA as well as APM and it did take me a few attempts to pass it so don't feel discourage if you have failed. Please watch this video and i hope it will motivate you to overlook the failures. czcams.com/video/7TkheObDZUM/video.html
I have worked in the big4 and other corporate places, been qualified since 2014. It is a very stressful career, so be prepared to work long hours with high levels of stress. If you don't like that, accounting isn't for you.
It definitely can be stressful especially around the deadlines and month ends but as to long hours it depends where you work. I used to do lots of long hours but now I don’t go over my 9-5. I agree that its not a career for everyone though. Thank you for watching
thanks for this video. I'm one of the many viewers that you inspired. btw i recently arrived here in UK under dependant partner visa. i'm CPA in my country having a cumulative 7 years (3 years and worked 4 years in UAE) of experience in accounting and auditing however i think it was not recognized here . I've been actively looking for a job and sending applications daily but unfortunately up until now got no work and no interviews. so I am thinking to pursue ACCA then emailed ACCA to check for any exemptions and luckily i was entitled for 4 exemptions (BT, MA, FA, LW). Now my questions is - if I'll take exam only and so not enrolled as students, are there any employer that can hire me (in order to earn to help my partner while self-studying(unenrolled in UK univ)? tia :)
Yes in the UK there are plenty of jobs and especially if you are a student of ACCA with CPA already under your belt, you should be applying for similar positions as you were working in your country. Try some recruitment agencies and they should be able to help you out. Good luck and let me know how did it go.
And Thank you !
Thank you!
You're welcome! How far are you in your journey Alma?
@@AgnesMann Thank you! I've just registered.
Dear Agnes, Your journey is truly inspiring !! Big kudos on completing such a challenging course while being a mom.
I have recently completed my ACCA and have work experience as financial controller and project controller for close to 6 years. Can you suggest the best approach to successfully land a job in UK based on my ACCA qualification?
Thank you so much and congratulations on completing acca. Where are you based? It might be that you need to apply through a working visa so find the job that will be willing to give you visa so you can come and work here. There is a shortage of accountants at the moment so you might be able to find a good opportunity here in the UK
@@AgnesMann I am basically from India. Currently working in Singapore. Can you suggest a best way to reach out to Companies in UK offering work visa sponsorship?
This gives,1.motivation and boost to younger generation as well as working women. 2.Success can be achieved from the past failure.
3. With the positive thinking and approach one can achieve goal.
4. With great responsibility to bring up kids, food preparation and look after them with the limited time availability.
5. Dispite failure, You never bow down , loose hope.
6. Your success story will be a model/ history, or case study how to become successful in profession both in work and home, bringing up kids and maintaining the house.
7. Viewers will be benifitting from your presentation skill, motivational skill, with the clear language and talking skill.
8. Your husband and children are more lucky being wife, mother who has achieved the goal . Apart from ACCA, You also did Transport manager CPC course. It's a proud moment. Keep it up. Credit goes to your parents also apart from your children and husband.
Thank you so so much this means a lot to me. It’s such a detailed description of my achievements and recognition of all I did. Thank you for the support and you are right, my parents deserve the credit too as they have me good upbringing with solid platform to begin with. Thank you
Hi. I recently applied to be a student and had 4 exemptions. Now my question is, how do I know what exam to take first for the 9 remaining that I need to pass. Im having difficulty navigating the website actually. It would be great if you could reply. Thank you.
Hi. There is an exemption calculator on acca website which should help you figure it out and if that’s not helpful give acca a call they will be able to better answer this question. Good luck
Hi, I am in the situation at the moment where I cannot find the motivation and strength to continue studying, as every fail demotivates. I have only 4 exams left and without support from work, kids, full time work and everything else I am struggling to study, I just literally don't have any energy left in the evenings.
I've come across with the aCOWtancy before but never bought the subscription for the full access to the classes and information. I should probably try it and see how it goes.
Just keep pushing- you’ve come such a long way it would be shame to waste all this hard work. It’s very demotivating I know but the failings is what makes you humble and appreciate the success after all. Keep me posted and never give up my friend
Hearty congratulations 👏 to you mam
Thanks a lot! How far are you on your ACCA journey?
@@AgnesMann I haven't started yet but I'm gonna to start it soon
@@AgnesMann what is the total duration of this course
@@idioticedit7695 Thank you for your question. The ACCA claims you can complete the whole course in 3/4 years on average. It will vary from person to person. You can certainly do it quicker if you really focus and do 2-3 exams a session, however, you should prepare to spend around 4 years on it. I hope this helps
Hello, I'm interested in starting my ACCA qualification. Do you think it's a good idea for someone with no experience to do CAT before I start my ACCA. Thank you in advance.
I’d go ahead with acca right from the start. Thank you
Hi thanks for valuable information ,
is it good idea to do one year Master in accounting first, and then start doing ACCA after you get exemption for 9 papers ?
the idea is based on saving study time and getting 2 certificates.
Thank you
I’m sure having masters would look good on your cv. Call some recruiters and ask if this would be best and check with acca If you would get exemptions for sure. Thank you
just purchased acowantancy because of you. Did you only use the classroom videos only to pass your exams or did you use the textbooks as well?
No textbook. Only the classes plus the past papers. Good luck
Great !
Love from Kolkata, India.
thank you
Congratulations for your ACCA Journey🎉
I wanna ask that which option will be better for coming to UK:
1)After completing Fundamental Level (F1-F9), and applying for masters.
2)Completing Full ACCA with 3 year internship and then applying for masters.
Any other advice will be helpful!! 😊
thank you so much.
I would say complete ACCA and see where that takes you before completing masters. In the UK ACCA alone is more than enough. I hope this helps