31/07/2026
FROM ARTS GRADUATE TO TECH ACCOUNTANT. THE STORY OF A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT WHO FOUND PRACTICAL CONFIDENCE
You see, people think once you have earned the certificates B.Sc., PGD, M.Sc., or even the highly respected Chartered Accountant, ACA, title, then you have got it all figured out.
But that notion might be wrong.
Meet Raymond Ovat.
His first degree was not even in Accounting. He studied Arts.
Just like many ambitious professionals, he decided to transition into Accounting.
He obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and now has an M.Sc. in view. Even more, he is a Chartered Accountant, ready to step fully into practice.
Sounds like someone who should be fully equipped, right?
But listen to what Raymond said:
“In all of these, I lacked the basics of processing the accounting cycle from start to finish.”
Let that sink in.
This is a Chartered Accountant with multiple qualifications who still did not fully understand the practical side of the complete accounting cycle.
This is more common than you think.
Certificates are great, but they do not always teach you what you need to do in the real workplace.
That is where Practical Accounting Training Academy comes in.
Raymond joined Batch 10 and, in his own words:
“All thanks to the PATA Team, Batch 10, for transitioning me into a Tech Accountant. Now I am better informed to begin my practice.”
This means that:
He transitioned into a confident, technology driven accountant.
He now understands how to process the complete accounting cycle from start to finish.
He is ready to begin practice, not with fear, but with confidence and clarity.
This is what Practical Accounting Training Academy is built for.
To help accountants and aspiring professionals like Raymond turn theory into practical competence.
To help you process real accounting data, prepare real financial statements, and work with real business records using Excel, company bank statements, accounting software, and practical accounting templates.
We teach using our Watch Me Do It method, where you can pause each training video and practice exactly what you see.
To make learning even easier, we use our simple and practical Adult Montessori Teaching Style, making it easy for anyone to understand, regardless of their learning pace.
You do not need more certificates.
You need clarity.
You need confidence.
You need practical workplace skills like Raymond.
You need skills you can apply immediately in your job, your business, or your accounting practice.
And by the way, Raymond is not the only one.
Many participants from Batch 10 and previous batches have shared, or are preparing to share, their own inspiring transformation stories because they believe their journey can encourage others.
We will continue publishing these powerful stories.
Maybe the next story we publish will be yours.
YOU CAN STILL JOIN PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING TRAINING ACADEMY BATCH 17
Training Starts: 1st August 2026
Extended deadline: 3rd August
Training Fee: N40,850
HOW TO ENROLL
You can pay by transfer to:
Jimoh Olalekan & Associates
Zenith Bank - 1017352490
After Payment: Send proof via WhatsApp to 08137757555 for enrollment.
For Enquiries: Call 08137757555
Practical Accounting Training Academy
Where theory ends and real workplace competence begins.