Anybody can call themselves an ‘accountant’
Qualified accountants
can be either Chartered Accountants (identifiable by the designatory letters
ACA or FCA) or Chartered Certified Accountants (identifiable by the designatory
letters ACCA or FCCA).
By using a qualified accountant you can be sure that:
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they have undertaken a rigorous programme of study, examinations
and practical work experience before qualifying
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they undertake compulsory continuous professional development to
ensure their knowledge is up to date and their skills are maintained
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they are bound by strong and enforceable rules regarding ethics and
professional conduct
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