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Experience required: None
Audience: Anyone interested in finding out what it’s really like to have a career in Chartered Accountancy
Session style: Interactive - we encourage you to chat to us
Preparation needed: None
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Do Chartered Accountants ever get to leave their desks?

Do you need a degree to become a Chartered Accountant?

Do you have to be a Maths genius?

Join us for this interactive session and let us bust some of the most common myths associated with a career in Accountancy. Whether you are finishing school, graduating from university, or are a working professional looking for a career change, becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant could be your next career move. We will show you the exciting career journeys of some of our ICAEW Chartered Accountants so you can see for yourself what working in this profession is really like. We will reveal the variety of roles and industries you could work in as well as providing you with some top tips to kick start your career. 

In this session you will find out

  • The common misconceptions and the truths about a career in accountancy
  • The skills you need to be successful in the profession
  • The variety of roles and industries you could work in
  • What routes you can take to become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant
  • What your next steps are, including further skills development and where to apply for opportunities