Knowledge Centre

Welcome to our Knowledge Centre! Here you will find the answers to a bunch of frequently answered questions that could help you with your AAT qualification. Whether it’s guidance with choosing a course or information about a particular career path, we have it covered. 

If we didn’t get it right, send us an email with your question and we will do our best to get it answered and shared as a new post: [email protected] Choose a category below to get started or simply search for whatever you’re looking for.

Study Support

Study AAT and Save Money with TOTUM

Study AAT and save money with exclusive offers and discounts with TOTUM powered by NUS extra! As an AAT student, you are able to purchase a student discount card which offers 100’s of discounts such as 10% off at the Co-op,

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Pass Rates
AAT Registration

What are your AAT pass rates?

Our AAT Pass Rates compared to the AATs National Average Well, our AAT pass rates speak for themselves… Here are the latest pass rates published by the AAT (as of 2021): AAT Pass Rates for LEVEL 2 Accountancy Learning:    95% (12% points higher than the National

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AAT Fees
Pricing

Do my AAT fees increase, and if so, when?

AAT Fees increase and our fees do increase from time to time too, but for different reasons! The first main reason for increasing our course costs is because the AAT increase their AAT fees! On the 1st of September each year,

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accountant
Progression and Careers

What types of job can an accountant do?

What types of job can an accountant do? Every business you can think of will require some sort of accounting function? And a career in accounting is much more diverse than you might think – just take a look at the

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become an accountant
Progression and Careers

How to become an Accountant

There are lots of different types of accountant and different ways to become an accountant! To become an accountant, you must first complete your qualifications. Understanding the different qualifications and where they lead is the first step to becoming an accountant

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Bookkeeping Business
Progression and Careers

How to set up a Bookkeeping Business

This is a short question, with a long answer! FIRSTLY, let’s look at the BOOKKEEPING element of the question: STEP 1: Acquire the bookkeeping knowledge and skills that you will need in order to operate as a bookkeeper in practice and start your own bookkeeping business. This

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accounting
Progression and Careers

Accounting Practice or Industry?

Accounting Practice or Industry? If we answered that question, someone would sue us! Much of what is set out below, we have cribbed from another article in this FAQ – because it is equally relevant to this question. This is a

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School work experience
Progression and Careers

School work experience – how can I get work experience?

School work experience: If you’re still at school, trying to get relevant work experience can be challenging: A lot of employers would like to support schools and provide work experience but are put off by the staff time it takes to keep the students occupied and safe

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degree
Progression and Careers

Can I get an apprenticeship if I have a degree?

Apprenticeships changed in 2017 and are now open to anyone regardless of their previous education – so you can get an apprenticeship if you have a degree. The only exception is that you cannot undertake an apprenticeship in a field you

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Bankrupt
Study Support

Can I study AAT if I’ve been declared bankrupt?

Here is some guidance on the AATs rules if you’ve been declared bankrupt: The AAT is a professional body with a code of ethics. Students are subject to various checks to ensure that the AAT’s student body maintains public confidence in the

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