My name is Anas and i am from The Lyceum School, Karachi. I had
7As, 2 Bs in O levels and 2 AS level As (out of 2 subjects). My
problem is that I am confused between BSc Economics (and going beyond
that) or CA. My question is that can I do BSc in Accounting and
Economics and become a CA after that? Or going forward to MSc
Economics? Which colleges in the UK and Canada would you recommend?
 Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Anas

Posted on August 25, 2008 at 21:31 pm

1. Sameer on August 26th, 2008 at 4:58 pm :
   

   Anas,
   I’m impressed with your achievements in O’and A’levels. My suggestions are based on the following scenario:
   1) If you do BS in Accounting and Economics(both), you’ll be equipped in pursuing your career as an accountant and further studies in economics(msc or phd). Contrary to it, if you do undergrad in economics only, chances are low to place yourself in finance/accounting firms as you’ll be competing with other majors.

   2) According to U.S rule, you’ll qualify to sit for CPA license as you’ll have 158 cr hrs by the time the degree is complete. I’m un-aware of uk and canadian rule. Since CA/CPA is a license, you need to meet minimum standards before your employer sponsor you for the exam.

   3)If you intend to pursue degree in economic than I highly recommend not to quit your studies after masters. Economics degrees are meant for Phd route in most of the cases. Only then, you can truly feel the essence of being an economist and your voice will carry weight.

   Having said all that, my suggestion would be to go for undergrad in accounting and economics. In this way, you’ll have more options what to do after undergraduate.

2. Anas on August 27th, 2008 at 1:50 am :
   

   Thank you for your reply, Sameer. Highly Appreciated.