Almost two-fifths (39%) of accountants in the UK are operating at board level, according to research by the ICAEW and recruitment consultancy Robert Half Finance & Accounting.
This corresponds with the fact that 67% of FTSE 100 qualified accountants acting as finance director or CEO have an ACA qualifications - four times more than any other single qualification, the research found.
The survey also revealed that the high demand for the skills of chartered accountants means that the average salary for those working in business is nearly £80,000.
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