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Overview for HN Accounting Event 28 October 09. Who we are?. Sectors covered Banking Insurance Investment Financial advice Credit, leasing and finance Accountancy. solutions. qualifications. research. employers. careers. NOS. stakeholders. SSA / SQS. What we do.
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Overview for HN Accounting Event 28 October 09
Who we are? • Sectors covered • Banking • Insurance • Investment • Financial advice • Credit, leasing and finance • Accountancy
solutions qualifications research employers careers NOS stakeholders SSA / SQS What we do
Key activities in Scotland • Employability skills issues • Leadership and Management • Promotion of sector and careers • Financial Education Partnership • Involved in key Scottish Groups e.g. FiSIG
Education - Accountancy • National Occupational Standards • Qualifications • SVQ and competence based qualifications • Vocational qualifications e.g. AAT, ACCA • HNC / HND in accounting • Professional qualifications
Focus groups in Scotland Public sector Private sector On line survey Telephone survey Accountancy research
What is Directions? • Specialistsource of careers information • High street concept • Role profiles • Career stories • Education and training options • Finding a job • Signposting • Money tree game