Working in Industry vs Practice? What is better?

[@zaynaali1454]

This was extremely useful, thank you. I had doubts about working in practice due to the non existent work life balance, and from what you've said industry suits my personality/lifestyle a lot more. Looking forward to more videos!

[@hannah071094]

Yes please, a video about all the roles within a finance team! I went from AP to Management Accounting just over a year ago and feel like I've been drowning the whole time! Im part qualified ACCA but didn't take my studies very seriously in the beginning so I don't think I have a strong accounting foundation. Thinking about what other options in finance I can take as maybe Management Accounting just doesnt mesh well with my quite introverted personality. A video on all the hard skills that will help you become a better accountant would also be awesome! Your content is very valuable so thank you! 😃

[@josephsy]

really like your delivery, thank you for the insights, really helps as someone trying to get into the industry

[@joshuarey10]

I agree with the points that you made about public practice and industry. I’m also a PwC alumni and I pivoted out to Industry. I’m now in a Financial Planning and Analysis role where I deal with Commercial Asset Management and Corporate Accounting. I never thought I’d say this, but I actually got to use my audit skills and experience in improving the internal controls of my current employer. LoL! Although my role is mainly in Finance, I’m finding my responsibilities gradually evolving as I help out Corporate Accounting and SOX (internal audit). Please continue posting videos about careers paths in Finance and Accounting in different industries.

[@zetch972]

What did you study at university?

[@Artonox]

jeez you look like you are a lot happier between that last pwc experience video in 2019 compared to this one. What a change!

[@ainne]

Thanks for this, Paul. This video was really useful, with just the right amount of info. Thanks!

[@LiveCustoms]

These accounting videos are great and extremely useful! Thanks

[@monicamartins2862]

I had to watch twice, it's very useful!!

[@maliandek]

Rumble in the jungle: Paul Harris (ACA) VS Michael Johnson (ACCA) for that once in a lifetime CFO, million pound job. Who wins? do you consider ACCA accountants (and CIMA) to be on the same level as an ACA accountant? this is of great interest to my friends in South Africa, where the ACCA is attempting to compete with the local Chartered accountant qualification, known as Chartered accountant (South Africa) CA(SA). We have noticed you always associate ACCA with industry and not practice. Mr. Harris, you have certainly added value to my life. Please continue.

[@asserndlovu2102]

Hi Sir Harris. Could you please do a video on which you detail the knowledge structure a graduate may expect between the two path? Is it possible to acquire both external audit (and/or tax) and advisory skills (corporate finance)?

[@AnuSharma-yi5db]

Hi Paul, if I complete ICAS Scotland through MRA US CPA. WHAT are the job prospect are there enough job for ICAS Scotland comparison to ICAEW. WHERE icaew are eligible can ICAS Scotland candidate give interview in whole Uk? Are chartered accountant is eligible for TIER 2 visa in U. K?

[@ml9052]

Hi Anu, something often misconstrued until you actually start doing the CA is that ICAS, ICAEW and CAI (Ireland) are all mutually recognised. Firms are likely to have CAs from all three bodies and the content you learn is more or less the same, albeit the structure and timing of the exams are slightly different. So in short your job propects should be identical compared to ICAEW and CAI ACA. Fun fact, ICAS like to stress how they are the only chartered accountants in the UK/Ireland that can call themselves "CAs", as they were the first professional body of chartered accountants, thus ICAEW and CAI had to adopt the "ACA", "Associate" Chartered Accountant.