Coming to the UK? The new ACCA UK orientation guide

The ACCA UK Orientation Guide, published in May 2008, is essential reading for any ACCA trainee planning to come to the UK to work, study, or both. The new guide - downloadable from the ACCA website - provides comprehensive advice on all aspects of UK life and work, from forward planning to going home.

The ACCA UK Orientation Guide was published to help the growing number of ACCA students wanting to exploit the portability of the ACCA Qualification in order to progress their career in the UK, whether through education or employment.
  
The UK is one of the world's most popular destinations for students, due both to the quality of the education system, and the buoyant employment market. In addition, the UK Government actively encourages international students to enrol at higher education institutions - currently, over 330,000 international students are studying in the UK.

A move abroad, however, is a big step, and if the transition is to be successful, thorough preparation is essential. The ACCA UK Orientation Guide provides up-to-date guidance on the research required before leaving home, looks at issues such as visas and employment law, and provides links to important information sources, so students can find out exactly what they need to do if and when they decide to move. There's also lots of information on UK tuition providers and on the employment market, making students aware of all the opportunities on offer and helping them understand the decisions they'll have to make.

But there's more to moving abroad than visas and work or study places. Students also need to think hard about where they want to live (London is not the only option), and how to make the most of their UK stay. ACCA students are fortunate; they are already part of a strong community, and the guide provides detailed information on the services offered by ACCA's UK offices. As well as practical help, offices also run events and other networking opportunities which can help international students make friends and start to integrate into their local communities. Keeping ACCA informed of new contact details is an important part of the process, and the guide tells students how it can be done. Finally, the guide looks at what to do when leaving the UK, in order to make the move back home as easy as possible. For any student hoping to add UK experience to their CV, the ACCA UK Orientation Guide is the best way to start planning. To download the guide, visit the 'International Students' section of the ACCA UK website.