Overview forHN Accounting Event 28 October 09
Who we are?
Sectors covered
• Banking
• Insurance
• Investment
• Financial advice
• Credit, leasing and finance
• Accountancy
What we do
research
qualifications
employers
SSA / SQSstakeholders
solutions
careers NOS
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?
• Specialist source of careers information• High street concept• Role profiles• Career stories • Education and training options • Finding a job• Signposting• Money tree game
Money tree game
Thank you
