Is Mathematics A level compulsory to become an Accountant?
You don’t need maths A level. If you have the option to take statistics, then you should consider it. It is much more straightforward than maths and is more relevant. As long as you can demonstrate that you are numerate and are not afraid of spreadsheets, then you should be o.k. Most accountancy firms will accept graduates with any finance, maths related or science degree. Certain finance courses will reduce the amount of training that you need. You should check the UCAS site for individual course details. http://search.ucas.co.uk/cgi-bin/hsrun/s… Here is the requirements at the University of Birmingham http://search
No not compulsory, but advisable. If an A-level in maths is considered hard, more the reason to do it. A hard A-level is worth a lot more than an easy one (employers are not stupid, they know). It is possible to become a accountant without any qualifications at all, though a lot harder to find a job, or you could start your own business up, though sounds like an easy way in, in reality it a lot more work as you have to run a business (and its accounts) on top of the normal work as well as training yourself. Why become an accountant if you don’t enjoy maths? Think about the type of job you would love to do, dont just choose a job because you think it pays well, as by the time you have left school / university that could of changed. As more and more school kids leave education with a degree or high qualifications, employers can be more choosy. It shows a level of determination in getting this type of job. In practice a degree is just a basic level of training and all employees will requi
