Hi, i need you guys advice(s) as fast as possible. I am a young graduate searching for job. But since the job is not forth coming 'atleast for now', i decided to further my education. I actually read accounting but dont know weather 2 go for my acca first or masters. If masters first, u.k or lagos business school (LBS)?

@ Fummiee
I'm in d same predicament.
But i think as an accountant, your professional qualification matters more than any added degree u might want to get.So, while applying for jobs, more emphasis should be on ur acca rather than masters.
Cheers and all d best!

Fummiee:

Hi, i need you guys advice(s) as fast as possible. I am a young graduate searching for job. But since the job is not forth coming 'atleast for now', i decided to further my education. I actually read accounting but don't know weather 2 go for my acca first or masters. If masters first, u.k or lagos business school (LBS)?

Go for ACCA first. its highly recognised than masters, n most preferred

U do intend on working in Nigeria eventually don't you
Then pls register with ICAN and stop forming.

Sweetums, whats forming in this? Acca is aswell VERY recognised.

Thanks akyns and victor4u.

@ Fummie,

Im not saying there's anything wrong with ACCA but its not really would I say allowed in Nigeria. ICAN has this new rule that to practice as a finance person in the country, you need to be ICAN qualified.

Don't get me wrong, you can work with ACCA, its just that in the KPMG's the PWC's the Deloitte's, well they are obeying ICAN and you'll still have to write it regardless. So save yourself the cash and be truly Naija.

This doesn't apply if you want to work in other industries. So instead of stabbling yourself in the back, in my opinion, ICAN is it for you. Because as a finance person, you might want to start in consulting, its always the best anyways.

SOUND advice my dear always sounds harsh!

Hi Fummi
I ACCA is widely recognized compared to ICAN. If you choice is to pursue ACCA ,you can as well do that in the UK.
There are lots of cheap and qualitative ACCA Tuition schools in the Birmingham city.
Moreover, you will be issued with a three year visa which allows you to work.At the end you can opt for you masters or work either here or in Naija, one of my friends is on ACCA here at present.
All the best

Thanks a mill klan n onyeara. I have actually deceided to go for ACCA. Once again thanks a mill 4 ur advice.