https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky The professions en-us 2018-09-11 12:12:12 UTC 2025-09-16 09:46:46 UTC hello@padlet.com charlesafriyie1_1 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279810537 2018-09-11 12:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279810537 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279841706 STRENGTHS:
Highest level of qualification 
Excellent communication 


WEAKNESSES:
Principle- lack of clarity 
Poor at dealing with stress 

OPPORTUNITIES:
Large job opportunities- more variety of occupation 
Global scale 


THREATS:
Manager reluctant to give you more responsibility 
Employers cutting back on training.]]> 2018-09-11 13:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279841706 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279841979 CIMA
Strengths:
Better suited to industry than individual practices
Global
More than 227000 members
Worlds largest organisation of management accounting
Syllabus updated frequently
Weaknesses:
Not as recognised as other resources
Might not suit individuals that wish to work in practice rather than industry
Opportunities:
Ability to work from any country
Threats:
Biased towards management accounting
Might not be able to compete with the localised enterprises that may be better suited to people's requirements
Summary:
Depends on individual preferences. CIMA is the choice for those wishing to go into management but leaves little flexibility for those that would prefer to work in practice. ]]> 2018-09-11 13:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279841979 charlesafriyie1_1 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279842108 ICAEW

Strengths: 
world recognised qualification
Promotes, develops and supports careers
Marketed well companies are interested
147,000 members 

Weaknesses:
Specialised areas 
Exams are hard to pass

Opportunities:
Global job opportunities
Incentives on passing exams (pay rise)

Threat:
Lots of competition
Specialised areas, limitations]]> 2018-09-11 13:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279842108 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279842396 ACCA

STRENGTHS
• proven ability to multi-task
• excellent communication skills
• can get on with anybody

WEAKNESSES
• uncomfortable speaking in front of groups
• poor at dealing with stress
• little relevant work experience

OPPORTUNITIES
• taking a presentation skills course
• volunteering to speak at an upcoming conference
• a specific company project to get involved with

THREATS
• employer is cutting back on training
• being overworked, which leads to stress
• manager reluctant to give you more responsibility
 
https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/sa/professional-skills/personal-swot.html

]]> 2018-09-11 13:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279842396 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279842955 ACCA
Strengths:
Connect with like minded people 
Communication skills 
Global qualification 
Excellent people skills 
Access to further qualification 

Weaknesses:
Little relevant work experience 
Not recognised North America Australia and South Africa unless partnered with other company 
Not a qualification a certification 

Opportunities:
Chartered accountant 
Financial accountant 
Auditor 
Tax consultants 
Credit control manager 
Business analyst

Threats:
Competitions from other companies
Can't change bodies easily 


]]> 2018-09-11 13:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279842955 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279843153 Spoons?

CIMA

Strength- niche market
Has a good overlap with business practice. Entitled you to use CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) title earning you recognition in an international network.

Weakness- not as broad as qualifications such as ACCA and is less flexible (very management specific) 

Opportunity- can work all over the world, recognised as a CGMA

Threats- limited market due to specialisation so if the demand in that sector of the market reduces, the demand for the CIMA qualification disappears....dun dun duuuuuuun😱]]> 2018-09-11 13:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279843153 https://padlet.com/uniofglos/dayrovmbf4ky/wish/279843532 CIMA
Strengths:
Sought after because of its reputation.
An accelerated route to the Association of Corporate Treasurers.
Many another strategic alliances including the ICAP
Recognise globally 
Weaknesses:


Opportunities:
Enables you to choose your own role
Study at your own speed

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