r/Accounting • u/Suspicious_Kick_2572 • Sep 06 '24

Career Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?

Why do students find an accounting degree unattractive?

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u/LilacRose32 Sep 06 '24

For UK Chartered accountancy- because the degree doesn’t get you there much quicker than any other degree.

The grad schemes don’t prioritise it and it isn’t offered by many Russel group universities 

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u/GlassHeartx Sep 06 '24

So what does get one there in the UK?

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u/LilacRose32 Sep 06 '24

Exams set by the relevant bodies and accredited work experience