HOW TO BECOME A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT WITH NO QUALIFICATIONS!!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, I talk about how you can go from having no qualifications to becoming a chartered accountant in a few years!
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full on made me smile when dude said salam alaykum. always happy to get advise from my muslim people
Thank you for the kind comments appreciate the support
The right information at the right time... Thank you Fehzan!
No worries glad it helped
Thanks brother. I needed to hear these.
Glad I could help
Thank you, watching your video, you remind of financial accounting I did in secondary, I got an award for it but I didn't further in accounting after I've applied for admission twice and I was not given.
Very interesting, I enjoyed finding out about this mate.
Thanks Paul
Thank for the advice. Great insight
No problem glad it helped
awesome video! great information for the younger generation.
Thank you for the kind words
This would help people who wants to be a CA!
Great video Sir thank you valuable information😊
Glad you liked it
Great video! 😊
Thank you
capex engineer, there is no magic in accountancy, why someone need 7 years to record numbers it's blowing my mind...much appropriate for explaining scholing politics behind this
I'm assuming it's because one would need to know about company law, tax law, etc, not just manipulating numbers.
I finish just grade 9 but i am working as Accounts
Jazaka'Lah
Wa iyaak
Good
Im currently doing Indian Chartered Accountancy intermediate level. And I am about to complete my 3 yrs of articleship under Indian Chartered Accountancy. Can you help me out, As to how can I get about to work in a finance field or an accountant field
Thank you so much for this video. I'm currently about to sit my synoptic at aat level 2. I will continue go ahead and do level 3 this September but I would also like to look into doing a level 3 adult apprenticeship. fingers crossed given the 6-7 year time frame. I will be officially qualified at 36 lol
👍 thank you for sharing
I’ll be 48 looking forward to it 😊
@@natakijean-baptiste1746 aww great well I'd love to hear your experience. I'm doing level 3 now 1st mat's exam in 3weeeks
@@reeshachristophe4581 well done , let me how it goes
@@natakijean-baptiste1746 So happy to see this. I will be sitting ACCA foundation level 2 exams in 3 months time. I am 38 years old. Gives me hope that I am going the right way.
Thank you for that video, you answered a lot of questions that I had. I am a mature student studying Chemistry at a good university. Unfortunately due to personal problems I don't think I'll be able to finish the final year. As such I am considering going into accounting, what level would you suggest I look at? I also happen to have GCSEs, A-Levels and foundation year degree in science. Thanks.
Thanks I’d say at the school leaver level depending on your grades if you have around 112 UCAS points and a minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English you should be eligible for these schemes.
If not, then you can still look at other apprenticeships with smaller organisations
@@FehzanMehdi Thanks for the response, unfortunately I don't have the UCAS points to apply. With my current qualifications could I speed up the process? Your video was really helpful to understand the route but will I have to start right at the beginning?
Hey hope you’re doing well. I was wondering if you had any advice on what type of job/ work experience you think would be benefical for a career in accountancy. I’ve been looking for jobs but didn’t know what specifically would be useful and be entry level. Thank you
If you’re applying for a school leaver or graduate opportunity you don’t need specific work experience but you could look at a short 2-3 day stint just to get some experience. If you’re looking for an entry level role then that could be in AP/AR.
I wish to migrate to UK. So Im planning to complete my intermediate and then join some firm in UK and then complete my finals in a year and then after completing my Indian CA course I'll be getting exemptions in doing ACCA exams also the articleship.
Best of luck from UK.
Hi! Please answer my question. I am scared about dealing with interest or haram stuff once I became an accountant. So what should I do?
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What A-Levels did you have before you started please. Thank you for the video sir.
I did Maths, Bio, Chem but re-took in a gap year as I didn’t do too well first time round.
Hi Fehzan, I hope you’re well.
Would a NVQ level 3 in hospitality supervision and management count? Sorry it might be a silly question, but it’s worth asking. Thank you in advance if you see this and kindly answer.
Are you talking about entering with no qualifications? If so, you wouldn’t even need that as you could study aat in college
@@FehzanMehdi ok, that’s great news. Thank you so much for answering!!
Hello Fehzan, I had a question
Can I just go for the ACCA qualification after completing the first 3 Levels of AAT? I’m interested in the ACCA qualification and not ACA
Or do I need to go for the ACCA Foundation Qualification and progress towards the ACCA levels?
It depends on whether you meet the minimum entry requirements through another way i.e. A-levles.
Check out the below link:
www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/qualifications/glance/acca/minimum-entrance.html
If not, then you'd do Foundation - so if you want to go straight into ACCA but don't meet minimum requirements, then Foundation maybe for you.
Hello I have experience on bookkeeping 3 years in uk. And I have degree an account in Brazil. Can I go to the level 4 AAT straight? Is there some way I don’t make aat level 4 and go directly to maat?
Yes you can go straight into the level 4
With the second question check out the below link as to what qualifications you need to become a MAAT
www.aat.org.uk/membership/professional-membership/full-membership-maat
I have a law degree and have been working as an accounts payable assistant for the past year. Wondering whether I should do the AAT first or go straight to ACA? Thank you :)
Go for the ACA, many people with degrees go straight into the ACA.
Salam brother, great video by the way. I have got a computer science degree, I have been away from IT field for a long time, about 10 years roughly. Where do I start from if wanted to become an accountant?
Wa alaykum as Salam depends on your qualifications if you have a degree and a levels / btec - a grad programme may work for you
Great Video. What options at AAT level 4 give the maximum exemptions for the ACA?
So if you complete external auditing at level 4 you will be exempt from Assurance! Or you could complete both tax modules I.e. Personal and Business tax and be exempt from principles of taxation.
@@FehzanMehdi JazakAllah Khair.
Wa iyaak
Can you recomend an AAT course provider in Uk? They are so many on the internet but wich one is a good one? 🤔
Hi!
If I have a Level 2 & 3 AAT, & A-Levels in Business & Economics, would I be able to apply for a ACCA? Thanks!
Oh I just seen you can haha!
Hi yes you can so long as you have pass grades in a few gcses and a levels
Refer to link below for further info
www.accaglobal.com/lk/en/qualifications/glance/acca/minimum-entrance.html
Salam ahki! I have a degree in Childhood Studies and Special Educational Needs. Shall I do the ATT course and get a job after as a bookkeeper or something? Can I join ACA course directly? You mentioned to pass the ACA course, I need 450 days of placement time. So how do I go about it? 🤔
Wa alaykum as salam you get the 450 days experience via a training contract with an employer. As you've completed a degree why don't you apply for a graduate scheme. You can see if you meet the minimum entry requirements (I've done a video on this) and then apply.
Good video, very informative 👍
Thanks for the feedback appreciate it!
Great video. Quick question i have my AAT level 2 qualification and am currently studying towards level 3 while looking for a level 3 apprenticeship. Once I complete level 4 am I exempt from exams if I decide to go down the ACCA route? Or are exams only exempt if I go down the ACA route?
No you should also be eligible for exemptions from ACCA as well, you will get 3 exemptions from the knowledge stage.
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Thanks!
I'm a chemistry third year student. What should my route look like? Thank you Fehzan.
Graduate route you don't need a business or finance related degree to apply to most schemes in Finance
Brother, I am studying AAT Level 2 currently, I wanted to ask can i get a temporary/work experience type of accountant job while I am studying ?
Yes ofc you can there are apprenticeships on offer which you could apply for they train you in the AAT. The pay isn't great however it gives you valuable work experience!
Is it possible for me to go straight into AAT level 3 in college and skip AAT level 2 if I have good GCSEs?
Yes college may have their own requirements but should be possible
Is it possible to become a qualified accountant without any work experience at all ? Just via the exam route.
Essentially to become qualified and work for myself.
Thanks for the vid.
Thanks David no unfortunately not you have to gain work experience at an approved training provider can’t do this by yourself.
I have no gcses I just finished level 1 AAT and starting my level 2 next week. will I struggle to find work after I complete my AAT due to the fact I got 3s in my gcses ?
Your aat should help I’d recommend looking for temp / entry level roles now don’t study for too long without working
Salam bro, i have btec extended diploma level 3 in IT and Cambridge technical in business and finance in level 2, can i go straight to acca?
Wa alaykum as Salam if the level 3 is equivalent to 3 a levels then yes you should be able to
Hi,Recently in 2021 I have completed my class 12 from India with commerce stream from CBSE board by obtaining 80% .I got 72 in accounts out of 100 and 87 in business ,now I am confused I can start ACCA directly or I have to go for AAT,if I have to do AAT but at which level I have to pursue please tell me ,nowadays i haven’t start my studies
No you can go direct into the ACCA don’t need to do aat
Do you need to do a Level 3 apprenticeship before you do a Level 4?
Not necessarily as you may go into a level 4 apprenticeship after say a levels or equivalent but depends on the employer / learning provider they may require you to complete a level 3 apprenticeship first
I currendly pass 41 from 49 modules for my businness adm degree(at a greek uni) .. Can i register for aca or they need more qualification?
If you have a degree you should be able to register you can even register with a level qualifications.
Hiya, I have a BTEC extended diploma (not related to finance or business), is it still possible to apply for an AAT apprenticeship? If so, what levels would you recommend I start with?
That’s absolutely fine is it worth 3 a levels? If so level 3/4 would be most suitable for you
@@FehzanMehdi Thank you for replying! I had a triple Distinction* with the diploma although I think it is equivalent to A levels but I am not sure
Salam , i have a master in business and logistics from morocco , i would like to fo AAT courses , which level you think is the best for me ? Can i work in accounting firm with a AAT level 2 ?
Thank you for the informations
If you have a masters then you can start at level 3 if you have no prior accounting knowledge you’ll be able to pick it up
Hi! I have 2years of bookkeeping experience with an intermediate certificate in admin and I am interested in applying for aat level 3, would this level suit my position or should I opt for aat level 2? In your opinion? Thanks 😚 stay blessed 💜
Go for level 3 it's good to challenge yourself and with 2 years experience behind you, you're more than capable!
@@FehzanMehdi thanks for ur advice, am thinking of taking a chance at this course 😚 continue to stay blessed 💜
@@FehzanMehdi Salam, what level 3 course would you recommend? Much appreciated
I finished AAT advise to do next
It depends as I have limited information but I’d suggest progressing on to chartered accountancy qualification where you will get some exemptions
should i apply for level 4 or level 3 if i have decent a-levels and gcses... i have been looking at training contracts and i'm not sure which ones to go for
So I would recommend Level 3, there’s a lot of assumed knowledge at Level 4 and I’ve seen people start at Level 4, found it tough, then gone back to Level 3.
If your a-levels are decent then do a school leaver programme where chances are you will be trained in the ACA! This video is more aimed at those with no qualifications! I’d recommend checking out my school leaver video for more information.
@@FehzanMehdi yes I have been applying for the all the school leaver programmes i could find but there are also some industry firms like virgin media offering AAT at level 3 and I am not sure whether to apply to those as well or If i will be underselling myself and it will be a waste of time starting at level 3 when I already have a-levels.
@@kainatali6178 nope not a waste of time at all! I recommend to students that they apply to all types of school leaver programmes as firstly you want to keep your options open and secondly just because you apply doesn’t guarantee you will get the placement!
Starting off at Level 3 isn’t detrimental, that’s where I started! Yes it may take you slightly longer but you may find it easier to adjust to rather than diving straight into the ACA / ACCA!
If you haven’t studied accounting before doesn’t matter if you have a a-levels or not as this will still be new to you! Level 3 is equivalent to A-levels anyway
My advice is apply everywhere you can, keep your options open and then decide on a scheme!
@@FehzanMehdi thank you!
No worries
Thank you for the video brother, should I finish level 2 AAT and then start appying for jobs and then work my way into level 3? whats your take on this? Another thing, have you worked remotely as an accountant?
Yes deffo after level 2 try and apply for jobs - an apprenticeship would good as they can train you in level 3. Yes I have worked remotely through most of covid
@@FehzanMehdi Thank you very much
Assalamulaikum brother,
How do i register for ACCA from bangladesh. I have my olevel and alevel results are average. Do i need to Foundation. And lastly, is it too late to start for ACCA I'll be 19 this year.
Wa alaykum as Salam no deffo not too late id visit your local ACCA website that will have more info for you
Assalam brother. I have good GCSES and A level passes but my a level grades are not good in enough to get into a reputable university or an ACA school leaver scheme. Should I approach accounting firms to do a level 3 apprenticeship? And after this what should I do? Go on to level 4 and then ACCA? Finally overall how many years would this take. The level 3/4 and then ACCA.
Wa alaykum as Salam you’ve answered your own q yes progress through aat and then do ACCA or equivalent this route should take you around max. 6/7 years to complete.
@@FehzanMehdi oh okay. How hard would you say the ACCA exams are? Are they easier than A levels?
Great video!! We need more of these to educate people💪🏼
Thank you for your continued support!
@@FehzanMehdi I've come across this channel due to Abu Musa's Instagram Story.
You know when Abu Musa recommends a channel, it must be the real deal
Would you still recommend these routes to someone looking to change career at 40, im looking to move into accounting but wondering if im to late
No it's fine I've seen people switch careers into accounting at different age groups, so you're definitely not too late, I'd just expect you to be asked more about your reasons and motivation for switching careers but equally you could probably talk a lot more about your experiences than a fresh graduate, so definitely some advantages!
@@FehzanMehdi excellent video and thank you for the reply, yes I expected them type of questions
Thank you for the kind words!
i don't have GCSE A level qualification. i completed AAT and planning to do Chartered accountancy. i can get part qualification in CA through AAT exception.
*sorry for my bad english
Not sure what your question is but yes if you complete the AAT you should receive a few exemptions from a chartered accountancy qualification
@@FehzanMehdi sir. can i become a chartered accountant if i don't have A/L qualification?
Yes you can!
Im partly Qualified cima accountant with no experience. Im 48. What position can i get. Letme know. Cheers
I’d apply to entry level roles if you have no experience - accounts assistant
I already have a bachelors degree in business administration. How do I become a chartered accountant? How many years will it take me?
You could join a grad programme and it will take around 3 years
Assalamaleikun brother, I graduated with a degree in accounting and finance but struggled to get employment so left it for other things but now looking to go back into accounting, please advise me brother what route you think will be best to brush my knowledge and update my skill and perhaps have a better chance of work experience as you had emphasised. Jazak Allahu khyr
Wa alaykum as salam I'd say your best chance is to get some work experience with a smaller firm near you just to see whether you enjoy that environment and then apply for graduate schemes. Obviously, the work and environment is different at a larger firm when comparing to a smaller firm, however as you're looking to get back into it, work experience will re-affirm your choice on whether it's right for you or not!
@@FehzanMehdi despite haven left since 2015/16 I thought applying will be an issue, Jazak Allahu khyran
@@SuliatAbisolaAjoke No you can still join graduate programmes it doesn't matter when you graduated.
Salam brother,
How hard it is to get a Account Assistant job in the UK ?
Is it possible at all ?
I read so much that its way to hard.
Also can you get a job after completing AAT Level 2 ?
Jzk Allah
Assalam u alaikum brother, I'm a CA final student currently in India after qualifying CA, how much package i can expect as a fresher CA in london...
Jazak Allahu khayra in advance
Wa alaykum as salam it really depends on the quality of your experience - if it's transferable then around £50k if it's not you may be offered lower salaries.
When you say 3 years of relevant experience, what exactly is that? I've looked on one of the websites but it isn't really defined. In one company it takes 5 years to go from assistant to associate and another 10 to become a senior. Then 3 on top of that... or is it 3 years of producing accounts, what if this comes without the higher job titles?
Relevant work experience can be across fields so it doesn’t have to be financial statements it can be audit, tax, commercial finance etc. There are requirements for each specific body but broadly speaking as long as the experience is linked to finance in some way it should count. You definitely shouldn’t be waiting 5-10 years to accumulate this experience
@@FehzanMehdi thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I very much appreciate it.
Salaams brother
I have Alevels in Maths Biology and Chemistry, what would be the best route for me to become a chartered accountant ? I don’t fully understand the route to becoming a chartered accountant, is there a specific degree for chartered accountant or is it through experience as a normal accountant Jzk
Wa alaykum as salam you don’t need a specific degree can go in with any degree but there is also the apprenticeship route after your a levels. I was an apprentice and am a big advocate for apprenticeships. Lots of videos on my channel talking about this
@@FehzanMehdi Oh right I see, Jzk for the help
Wa iyaak
Can you guide me with the rest
Thanks in terms of you moving to the U.K. I would definitely consult a solicitor who will be able to better advice you on U.K. visa requirements than myself. One thing to be aware of is a lot of sponsors are reluctant to sponsor visas for certain roles due to costs and there being enough U.K. based talent.
currently i am doing 3 alevels including a level accounitng, would i be able to jump straight into an ACCA qualification? if so at what level could i start at? Secondly, would i need to do AAT level 4 and then move on to ACCA?
Yes you can straight after a levels so long as you meet the entry requirements which I believe is 2 a levels at pass grade id double check on their website.
If you don’t achieve pass grades you can still do the ACCA but you’d have to do the ACCA foundation.
@@FehzanMehdi okay thank you! also it says i need to be employed in the same role. What does it mean by that?
Thanks Varnika I’m a bit unsure as to what you’re referring to. Can you please send me link or extract
@@FehzanMehdi I couldnt find the link. But i mean that while learning to wards ACCA does that include me being in a role working to wards this qualification such as an apprentiship. They all seem to want part qualified accountants or someone that has done AAT. is there any good websites to find an apprentiship to help me? Ive tried the GOV website but its not very helpful. However, if i was to pass my a levels what level should i start with ACCA.
Why don’t you just apply for school leaver programmes with firms in the top 10 once applications open in September?
Assalamu-alaikum
I just want to know, does anyone having a graduation degree from his native country can get admission or start his ICAEW journey and come to uk....????
Is that possible....or one do have to get one uk degree and then can start his ACA journey.
Wa alaykum as Salam you can do so with a degree from your native country - the reason why people do it with a U.K. degree is they come on a graduate visa.
@@FehzanMehdi so I have just completed my BBA in Accounting, I wish to pursue ICAEW , I am from Bangladesh.
I want to come to UK to study ICAEW, can you suggest me, which university is best for ICAEW and also what kind amount I am required to finish my ICAEW.
From tuition fees to everything.
It will be very benefitial for me...
The only private university I’m aware that teaches icaew is BPP - many people study for a degree before moving on to the ACA qualification or equivalent on graduate studies
part I left school at 15 with no qualifications and I became an ACCA member when I was 24
I first did Pre Senior General Commercial course, Next year I did Senior General Commercial course, I then did a two year course, Ordinary National Certificate in Business Studies, This allowed you to become an ACCA student and provided you passed certain subjects at credit level, you got exemptions, So I got 4 exemptions. In my day there were 4 parts, 4 papers in each part. You had to pass all or you had to take them all again., If you failed one with a good fail you would be referred in that subject and allowed to take that paper, If you failed you had to take them all again. I failed twice in Part 3 before getting through and then passed Part 4 first time.
So I qualified at 24 and I already had my 3 years experience completed.
So even though you leave school as a so called failure, It is not too late, to get a good professional qualification.
Thank you for sharing your story - lots of people will find this useful!
How about CFAB route to ACA(UK)?
Yes you can do CFAB route however the CFAB is the first six exams of the ACA. If you have no qualifications the AAT and ACCA Foundation are probably better as it covers more of the basics!
Fehzan Mehdi yes but still candidate with no prior qualification can write CFAB. Right and become eligible to write prof and adv level of ACA? But this route gonna be hard for him as s/he having no prior accounting qualification.
Yes so you can do CFAB and then do ACA however I did not speak about this option as the AAT and the ACCA Foundation are more appropriate qualifications to begin with.
Technically you could complete CFAB and ACA and go from no qualifications to chartered accountant in 3 years. Is that likely? Not really. Would an employer give you a training contract with no qualifications? Again, highly unlikely.
Hence why I speak about the two easier routes in this video. Don’t want to sell a dream which is not realistic!
@@FehzanMehdi do you still need 3 years work experience to study ACCA foundation? Or can you gain that experience whilst completing it?
@@lustforlife247 no you don’t need the experience whilst studying for it. So you can go ahead and commence the qualification if you like! You need 3 years experience to become a member of the ACCA
Will they even hire me sir,When they see am Chartered Accountant but have no formal qualifications not even GCSE
Yes but at this stage you may be going for an entry level role as an apprentice or accounts clerk you wouldn’t be applying for chartered accountant roles until you build up experience and qualify
@@FehzanMehdi InshaALLAH,Thanks brother because even i dont have any formal qualifications
CAN YOU START SELF EMPLOYED WITH NO QUALIFICATIONS AS LONG AS YOU KNOW THE BASICS , WHAT YOU REALLY WANT FROM AN ACCOUNTANT IS A SAUL GOODMAN STYLE A PERSON WHO KNOWS ALL THE LOOP HOLES WHICH CANT BE TAUGHT IN COLLEGE !!!
Yes you could
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
How can I contact you for advice
Instagram is probably best
@@FehzanMehdi I have sent you a message on DM, my account is 95ymr
ACCA is inferior to ACA.
I wouldn’t say that exactly both are good qualifications
Lol all you need to know is how to do the job
Qualifications lol jokers.
I agree experience is more important but a qualification is a requirement to many Senior roles and above.
What about someone with AFA MIPA qualifications. Is that not a proper accountant?
First time I’ve heard of that body - having a brief look at their website seems on par with the rest but definitely not instantly recognisable.