An accountancy qualification is a certification or degree that shows someone has the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the field of accounting. Full definition
Most graduates join a training programme in industry and commerce where you can gain a professional accountancy qualification while developing your skills in management, persuasion and communication. (targetjobs.co.uk)
This means that once your training is finished you'll hold a nationally (often globally) recognised accountancy qualification that shows employers, clients and the general public that you have the relevant practical skills and theoretical knowledge to do your job well. (targetcareers.co.uk)
ICAEW (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), another professional body offering accountancy qualifications, says that the average earning potential of ICAEW chartered accountants in business six to nine years after qualifying is # 85,900 (# 71,600 salary plus # 14,300 bonus). (targetjobs.co.uk)