Need some advice.

[Dipak Thanki]

I am 17 years old and currently doing AAT Level 3 - Diploma pathway.

I progressed onto A-Levels from GCSE's, and didn't brace myself enough and the reality of A-Levels struck. I've always wanted to be a chartered accountant and after messing up my A-Levels, I thought I can't give up on the dream.

So I looked into the AAT qualification and decided to do it!

My question is should I progress onto ACA or ACCA? And will not having a degree
make a substantial effect on my future career?

In the future I hope to open a Accounting firm with my best friend, if all goes well.

Many Thanks,

Dipak

[MyAccountantOnline]

ACA or ACCA willl really depend very much on where you end up after completing the AAT. Both are equal qualifications and will enable you to achieve your goal.

I wouldnt worry too much about the decision now. I'd concentrate on getting through the AAT and then see what oppurtunities are availiable to you then.

Good luck with the studies!

[Philip Hoyle]

If you get either ACA or ACCA then whether you had a degree or not is fairly irrelevant as the ACA/ACCA stands above a degree. I went onto to ACCA straight after A levels and not having a degree has never even been mentioned at job interviews - in my case, all potential employers were interested in was the ACCA qualification and relevant experience.

[Jenni384]

AAT will get you nicely onto ACA or ACCA.
I wouldn't worry about not having A-levels or degree. Level 3 AAT is equivalent to A Levels and level 4 is 1st year degree equivalent and it's relevant to what you're aiming to do.

Best of luck with your studies :)