Embracing Lifelong Learning

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Embracing the Joy of Learning I have a confession to make – I love learning!  I am always intrigued and interested in finding out about new things and enjoy the challenge of mastering new skills.  One of the great joys of my life these days is learning Italian. Progress is not rapid as I only […]

Mastering Procrastination: 10 Simple Strategies for Success

mastering procrastination

Do you often find yourself delaying important tasks, only to regret it later? Procrastination can be a significant obstacle, especially when you’re juggling accounting studies or the life of an apprentice. But fear not! I’ve got your back with some seriously effective strategies to help you start acing your game. You’ll be mastering procrastination in […]

How to transform Monday blues into career success with AAT

Monday blues

January often brings a challenging start to the year, with factors like gloomy weather, post-Christmas blues, and the disappointment of unfulfilled New Year’s resolutions contributing to what is commonly known as Blue Monday or the Monday blues. Instead of succumbing to the negativity, consider using this day as a catalyst for positive change. If you’re […]

AAT vs ACCA: Unpacking the differences and similarities

AAT vs ACCA

If you’re contemplating a career in accounting or seeking to advance your accounting qualifications, you landed on the right page! Accountancy Learning welcomes you to explore a few of your options for distance learning: AAT vs ACCA. In this blog post, we’re going to compare two popular accounting qualifications: AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) and […]

5 common problems with AAT training you need to know

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Problems with AAT training AAT qualifications can open doors to a rewarding career in finance! So, you’re considering getting the ball rolling on your AAT journey? That’s fantastic news! But before you dive headfirst into your studies, it’s essential to be aware of the common challenges you might face on this educational journey, aka problems […]

How social media can affect your career

social media

When looking for a job, one thing we don’t tend to look at is our social media presence. However, what you may not realise is that most employers look at your social media profile before inviting you to an interview so, should we mix business with pleasure? It might be worth looking at your social […]

Tutor’s Insights at Accountancy Learning: Ian Strawbridge

tutor's insights

This is a blog series which aims to provide our AAT Tutor’s insights into various topics around their role at Accountancy Learning. For this edition, I spoke with Ian Strawbridge, AAT Tutor. Ian kindly provided his expertise and perspective on the learning environment at Accountancy Learning. For some background info on Ian, follow this link: […]

How to enhance comfort and posture at your desk

comfort and posture

In today’s digital age, where hours are spent glued to screens and desks, the significance of sitting comfortably and maintaining proper posture often goes unnoticed! However, these aspects play a pivotal role in our overall well-being, especially for students, employers, office workers, and the rest who spend a considerable portion of their day seated. This […]

Unlock your career motivation in Accounting by embracing change

change

Can the Spice Girls be the inspiration you needed to kickstart a career in accounting?   First things first: Some context 25 years ago, something big happened that changed our world. No, it was not the impending millennium and the start of the new century, although this was majorly important, but it is something that […]

Self Confidence and Studying: 5 Tips

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Can we reimagine self-confidence?       My perspective of confidence For me, confidence has always been somewhat of a struggle. It’s a funny thing – not ‘ha-ha’ funny, funny in the sense that it’s something that can feel a million miles away when really, it’s a feeling that we are getting more familiar with […]