Becoming an ACCA affiliate

Its been over 2 years now since I stepped into my very first ACCA class at the Fundamental level, then the papers were 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 2.1. I can’t say with certainty which of the four was the first but this I can say - I was quite puzzled at the start. The 'Debit' and 'Credit' then was certainly not obvious. There was no doubt that this was going to be one of the most challenging journeys I would ever take during all my studies and I know now that the ACCA studies met my expectations. December 2007 was my final sitting and I remember opening my email on the morning of 18 February 2008 and that all important email was not there. Quickly I tried to launch back into my work but all this was in vain due to the fact that my mind was clearly elsewhere. My colleague had managed to log onto MyACCA and I quickly picked my pass code and punched it in and there it was – 'You are now an ACCA affiliate.'

My mind quickly went back to the very beginning, and all the challenges I had encountered. I remembered the traffic jams on my way to school, those challenging evening lectures that would go till 9pm, and having to put in an extra hour to try and understand what the lecturer had been teaching. I am reminded of those draining weekend lectures and having to give up most of my traditional pass times. The calls from friends and family telling you how you are about to miss this great party......again.

Well, the first part of the journey is over, and now the next step is to become an ACCA member. PricewaterhouseCoopers is helping me complete my Practice Experience. I audit various companies, and through this hands-on practice I am becoming a more relevant professional and using the skills that I obtained from my studies to give relevant solutions and advice to various clients. I believe that the ability to transform what we have studied into practical and relevant solutions is the ultimate purpose of studying ACCA. It’s against that background that I believe that all students and affiliates should endeavour to complete their PER in order to become members of ACCA.

Finally, we should all hang in there and give our very best to ACCA. The victory may come after losing several battles but we can't afford not to finish this race – to become ACCA members. Let keep our eyes on the prize and remember that our best is good enough. We should take one day at a time and make each day better than the previous one. Build a resilient spirit and keep pushing forward each day. Keep your mind on that dream of becoming an ACCA member and the opportunities that come thereafter and, believe me, you shall add an extra hour or push a few extra minutes towards that goal.

Comments

[Taimoor Hassan]

Truly motivating!

[Abdilatif]

it really inspiring! it's a dream come true. well done for the achievement.

latif

[jk]

Thanks for that encouraging message. It is inspiring to me for I'm also coming from Uganda and I'm going throught simillar conditions. God be with you

[kay]

hi

I have just read your blog, and i find it very inspiring seeing as you have managed to join the ranks of professionals. As you are from a developing country, like myself, i can to an extent , identify what an achievement this is.

i am also studying for the qualification i am on the second stage. I was hoping to write in June but due to funding challenges this was not possible. A'way i know these things happen but in time i hope also to read that all important email. So do keep blogging it inspires others in ways you can never imagine.

I wish you all the best whereever your career takes you.

Regards
Kay

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Congratulations on your page, it is really interesting

[Ronald Mukasa]

Dear Atefeh,

Its nice to know that you have choosen ACCA and I am sure you won't regret your decision. ACCA is always a challenge not only because of the study but the other responsibilites in our life. I guess doing 1 or 2 papers is a good decision and more importantly, set out a study time table and follow it religiously. You may want to check whelther you can get exemptions because of your accounting background but if not, you should begin with the fundermentals as prescribed by ACCA. I shall always endeavour to respond and would welcome any more inquires.Greet you little baby. God bless.

[Atefeh]

Dear Ronald,
thank you so much for sharing your hard and smooth times.

I live in Bahrain. I have done O level and AS Level + A level in one year instead of two years and ofcourse i had accouting as one of my subjects.

i would like to do ACCA now but the problem is that i have a 8 months old baby. i honestly like to start ACCA in jan, feb. the thing is that i have no idea wht subject to take first. i might take only one subject just to start with according to the situation which i am in .

It will be so kind of you to help me and show me some ways. i hope you get back to me Ronald to clear up all the queastions am struggling with.

best regards, Atefeh

[Rohit]

Congratulations on becoming an affiliate!! Great article!! This is such an encouraging article. May GOD BLESS u abundantly.

[Patrick Musai]

This is quite an inspiring article. I was about to give up becoming a member, because since I WAS DISIGNATED "affiliate" aUGUST 2005, i have not been lucky enough to get a mentor let alone relevant experience. However I must refocus now and never give up until i win my prize:"ACCA FULL MEMBER".

PM

[Anna Katedza]

Thank you so much for the inspiration

[Bruce Kakimpa]

Ronald, great article, quite encouraging as well. But dont think we are going to let you off missing our parties. :o)
All the best with the next steps, no doubt you shall excell. May God continue to reward your diligence and hard work.

[Becky K. E.]

Congratulations on becoming an ACCA affiliate! Definately the next step is membership as you mentioned. I hope more students in Africa get a chance to view this blog and get inspired to embark on the ACCA journey or keep on the track if they have already began.

[Alice Owora]

Really inspiring, it tells of a story of determination and victory! i now believe it is actually possible to achieve the status of an ACCA member

[Agi Kalebbo]

Awesomely written piece. I never knew you had completed your ACCA let alone become an affiliate. Hmm the details you keep away. Congratulations!!!

[Brenda Kalebbo]

this is a great blog, the kind of experience any ACCA student can identify with; it was very inspiring. by the way, Congratulations! on becoming an affiliate.