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Another thing is, an ATPL is a pro qualification right? I have a friend who is an Accountant, did no degree, but did his CIMA. He told me that the CIMA is regarded as higher than an accountancy degree, so the way i look at it, the ATPL should be seen as higher than a degree.
Academic accountancy is just completely different from professional qualifications - it is application of knowledge rather than learning and research. Equally the ATPL cannot be equated or even compared to a degree.