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Could you be the next Chartered Accountant?

16 Sep 2026, 08:26

Follow the journey of a Chartered Accountant and experience a real business challenge. Learn what Chartered Accountants do, discover the ACA qualification and see if this career could be right for you.

About the GradSim

Ever wondered what Chartered Accountants actually do? 

Spoiler alert – It isn't just spreadsheets and calculators. 

Chartered Accountants help organisations solve problems, guide important decisions, and shape the future of businesses across every industry. Whether it's advising growing companies, working with global brands, supporting charities or helping governments manage public finances, no two careers look exactly the same. 

In this GradSim, you'll experience a realistic business scenario that gives you a taste of being a Chartered Accountant. Along the way, you'll discover how the ACA qualification works, hear from someone who's walked this path, and decide whether this career could be the right fit for you. 

In this simulation, you'll: 

  • Learn what Chartered Accountants do  
  • Benefits of being a Chartered Accountant 
  • Hear from a Chartered Accountant 
  • Complete a realistic business scenario inspired by the work of a Chartered Accountant  
  • Explore the different pathways to qualification 

At the end, you’ll gain access to detailed information on next steps, including how to enroll in various programme options.  

Skills you need to be a Business Graduate at Sysco 

  • Commercial awareness  
  • Problem-solving  
  • Communication  
  • Analytical thinking  
  • Professional judgement  
  • Attention to detail 
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