Sisters share unique ACCA success journey

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Three siblings, who are residents of the Kingdom, have set a rare milestone among accountancy professionals by earning the membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) "at an almost unbelievable age".     

While Aruna Suresh and Anika Suresh attained success at the age of 17, their sibling Anusha Suresh broke all records to emerge successful at the age of 15. And they attribute their success to their father Mr Suresh, who is also a Chartered Accountant by profession.  

"After finishing IGCSE and A Level, we were in a dilemma on whether to pursue a professional qualification or an academic degree. We would say, the two most important factors were dedication and proper guidance. We were like any other student, facing difficulties and failures. However, we were taught to never give up and keep working towards our goal," they told Tribune.  

The sisters agree to the fact that any great dream demand great sacrifice. "We spent those two years of our lives dedicated to our studies and put aside our personal interests." 

They also have an advice for those who wait to complete their graduation or attain work experience before pursuing such serious professional lines. "A common misconception is that these professional qualifications require experience and vast prior knowledge. 

"However our journey has proven that you do not require such great skill or knowledge to attain Chartered status. So, our advice would be that if you are determined and willing to put the effort, you can definitely pursue a professional qualification." 

The sisters, who are currently lecturers for Cambridge assessment international education, LCCI, ACCA, CMA and other professional qualifications, say the success has had a great impact on their personal lives. "We definitely benefited since it enhanced our knowledge and gave us the confidence to take up any challenge. It also nurtured the qualities of the will power and perseverance, which is essential for working towards our dreams.

"Since we gained immense knowledge from our ACCA, we have completed CMA qualification as well. We chose the CMA since it diversifies us into the American accounting standards. We also plan to complete our CPA, CFA, CIMA and ACA." 

ACCA qualification is one of the best options for youngsters who want to make big in the accounting field, according to them. "Being a professional qualification, the ACCA is a key asset to any candidate that is looking for a job in the business field. It tells the employer that the candidate has been trained to tackle real world situations in his/her field of work." 

Looking forward, the sisters have great plans in the store. "We have always desired to work in one of the big four audit firms. We also want to start up businesses in the education and accounting sector."