What is chartered accountancy by ASCA?
Public practice Close to 30% of ASCA members work within an accountancy firm and provide a range of accountancy and tax services to clients, including business advice, management consultancy and audits. Firms vary in size from the sole practitioner to one of the Big Four multinational accountancy firms. Business Accountants are often employed within an organisation using their financial knowledge and expertise to control the management of the business and to help it develop. They can occupy roles such as finance director or fund manager. Currently 43% of ASCA members work in business. Corporate finance Large firms often have specialised departments in corporate finance. Work involves securing finance for company mergers, acquisitions, management buy-ins and buy-outs and capital reconstructions. A job in corporate finance requires skills in negotiation with finance providers, lawyers, researchers and other key professionals.