]]> In the UK, more and more people are taking the decision to re-train as accountants. Training providers offer more flexible and affordable study options through Distance Learning courses and professional bodies now provide shorter entry-level qualifications that can be completed in less than a year, making it easier than ever before. So we wanted to find out just how many accountants do start life in a different profession or industry. At the end of 2015, we asked 14,000 UK accountants if they had previously retrained, their reasons for a career change and what advice they would give to those thinking about moving into accountancy.
]]> In the UK, more and more people are taking the decision to re-train as accountants. Training providers offer more flexible and affordable study options through Distance Learning courses and professional bodies now provide shorter entry-level qualifications that can be completed in less than a year, making it easier than ever before. So we wanted to find out just how many accountants do start life in a different profession or industry. At the end of 2015, we asked 14,000 UK accountants if they had previously retrained, their reasons for a career change and what advice they would give to those thinking about moving into accountancy.