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It is expected and required that they will keep this knowledge and skills up-to-date throughout their careers (undertaking regular continuing professional development – CPD) so that they can always deliver work of the highest quality, in accordance with accounting standards and relevant laws and regulations. Attributes of Professionalismįirst of all, accountancy professionals are known for their specialised knowledge and skills backed up by their accountancy qualification. It is important you understand what some of these key attributes are as you strive to work and act professionally. In fact, ‘professionalism cannot be taught, it’s not a skill but a collection of attributes which need to be developed over time,’ says Clarke. Professionalism is incorporated throughout the ACCA Qualification, but, you cannot learn professionalism solely by reading a textbook or going to a lecture. ‘As an accountant, you are representing your profession, your professional body and your organisation,’ says Johnson. Professionals are a credit not only to themselves, but also to others.

To most people, acting like a professional means working and behaving in such a way that others think of them as competent, reliable and respectful. ‘My view is that professionalism is exhibited in a person who knows when to speak and when to listen, when to challenge and when to submit, and when to lead and when to be a team player.’ ‘Professionalism is a jigsaw with many pieces and technical expertise is only part of this jigsaw,’ says Penny Clarke, programme director of BSc Accounting at Manchester Business School. So, to be perceived as a professional, is it enough to simply do your job well? But what exactly does it entail? Peter Johnson, HR partner at accountancy firm Cassons, says: ‘A professional is someone who displays high levels of expertise and efficiency.’ You often hear how important it is to behave professionally at work. An introduction to professional insights.ACCA Accredited Learning Partners Australia and New Zealand.Support for students in Australia and New Zealand.Virtual classroom support for learning partners.Becoming an ACCA Approved Learning Partner.

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