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    How to get into Accountancy
    An introduction to Accountancy
    Complexity Easy Duration 35 - 40 min
    In this module ICAEW takes you through an introduction to accountancy, covering what accountancy is, what accountants do and what career paths are available in the sector. You'll also hear from several graduates on their perspective of what working in the sector is like.
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    ICAEW
    ICAEW
    ICAEW, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
    ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales) was founded in 1880 and works with governments and business leaders all over the world. ICAEW houses 186,500 of the world's 1.8m chartered accountants and has a long history of serving the public interest.
    ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales) was founded in 1880 and works with governments and business leaders all over the world. ICAEW houses 186,500 of the world's 1.8m chartered accountants and has a long history of serving the public interest.
    Lessons in this module
    2
    1. Introduction
    In this lesson, Zoe introduces you to what you can expect to learn in this introduction to accountancy.
    1 - 2 minutes
    2
    2. What is accountancy?
    Meet Joanna, a Chartered Accountant, who takes you through what accountancy is and what you might expect from this career path.
    10 - 11 minutes
    2
    3. Working in accountancy as a graduate
    In this lesson, Matt, an Assistant Auditor and Olivia, a Trainee Auditor, take you through what working in accountancy as a graduate is actually like as well as the types of tasks you might be expected to undertake.
    9 - 10 minutes
    2
    4. Accountancy entry routes
    Jane, Matt and Olivia give you an overview of different entry routes in accountancy and their insights into getting into the profession.
    7 - 8 minutes
    2
    5. Roles and avenues in accountancy
    In this lesson, Jane gives you an overview of the types of roles and avenues available in a career in accountancy.
    6 - 7 minutes
    2
    6. Mythbusting
    Find out the truth behind some of the main myths associated with the accountancy career path.
    4 - 5 minutes
    1
    7. Wrap up and final thoughts
    In this final lesson, Zoe wraps up what you’ve learned in this module.
    0 - 1 minutes
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