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.
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NO! Next question!?! We have tons of students who do not have A levels. Some students started an Apprenticeship having left school after GCSEs, and lots of students who left school years ago, either having left after completing GCSEs or “O”
There are a few AAT restrictions in order to study AAT. The rules: In the first instance you should refer to: https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school This says that you can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the
When I start my course, does it matter if I’m not working in finance or an accounting role? There’s a short answer to this, and it is: NO! Although it will obviously be easier for you to study the AAT qualifications
The simple answer is no… No-one is guaranteed a job with AAT – or a job in general! Those days disappeared a long time ago. There will be plenty of qualified accountants struggling to find a job with AAT – well,
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
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
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
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
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
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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