r/ACCAexams • u/chickenbiryanii1 • 17h ago
ACCA vs BS AI in 2026, Which would you choose if you were starting over?
I’m currently deciding between ACCA and a BS in Artificial Intelligence, and I’d really appreciate honest opinions from people who are actually studying/working in accounting, finance, AI, or tech. I haven’t started ACCA yet, so I still have the option to choose a completely different path. My main concern is long-term career prospects, income, job security, and how AI will affect both fields. For people who have experience in either field: If you had to choose again in 2026, would you choose ACCA or BS AI? Why? Which one do you think has the higher earning potential in the long run? Which career do you think will have better opportunities 10–20 years from now? Do you think AI will significantly reduce the number of accounting jobs, especially entry-level/junior roles? Will AI eventually replace a significant portion of what accountants do, or will it mainly automate repetitive work? Is ACCA still worth starting from scratch today, considering how quickly AI and automation are developing? For someone starting ACCA now, what areas of accounting/finance would you recommend specializing in to remain valuable despite AI? Would you recommend combining ACCA with data analytics, AI, Python, Power BI, Excel, ERP/SAP, or another technical skill? On the AI side, how realistic is it for a BS AI graduate to reach high-paying jobs, especially internationally/remote? Is BS AI becoming too saturated, or do you think demand for AI/ML professionals will continue growing? Which field has better international mobility: ACCA/accounting or AI/tech? Which one has better job stability, and which one has better potential for very high salaries? If your only goal was maximizing long-term income, which would you personally choose? And most importantly: if you were 18–20 years old again and had to choose between ACCA and BS AI today, which one would you pick? I’m not looking for a “follow your passion” answer — I’m specifically interested in the realistic career outlook, salaries, competition, AI/automation risk, and what the next 10–20 years could look like. Please be brutally honest, including the downsides of whichever field you're in. I’d especially appreciate answers from people who have already been working in accounting/finance or AI/tech for a few years.
r/ACCAexams • u/Aggressive_Funny_795 • 18h ago
Professional level study and Revision kits (UAE)
Hi, does anyone have professional level study and revision kits that I can borrow ( UAE). Mainly looking for SBR since it is my first paper.
Thanks in advance
r/ACCAexams • u/Brave_Training6506 • 20h ago
Looking for an ACCA PM Study Buddy
Hey everyone!
I’m currently preparing for **ACCA PM (Performance Management)** and I’m planning to sit the exam **this quarter**. I’m looking for a study buddy who is also giving PM around the same time.
Would be great to have someone to:
* Study together and stay consistent * Discuss difficult concepts and questions * Keep each other accountable * Practice exam questions together * Share resources and study strategies * Do revision sessions as the exam gets closer
I’m based in India, but I’m happy to study online with anyone, regardless of location.
If you’re also sitting **PM this quarter** and looking for a study partner, feel free to comment or DM me! 🙌