It’s A Wide World…

Would you like a career in Accounting but are unsure about the different job options (including salary and prospects) within: Industry and Commerce Private Practice Public Sector The options for a career in accounting are vast but they neatly slot into 3 main areas – industry and commerce, private practice (firms of accountants) and the…
Silly Mistakes We Have All Made!

We have all experienced times where grammatical and/or spelling errors have completely changed the intended outcome to a situation, and in some instances, in a very dramatic way. Here are a few funny mistakes that you might have noticed in the past: These did make us laugh and I bet you had a chuckle too!…
Top 10 AAT Course Queries

If you are thinking of starting your AAT qualifications, then you probably have some questions that need answering. You aren’t the only one, and that is why we have gathered together the top 10 common AAT questions for you to browse through (Please click the questions for the full articles from our FAQs page): Q…
How Many Times Have You Heard The Phrase “Accountants Are Boring?”

Despite the grey, boring image, accounting careers do not have to be dull and mundane and those working as accountants don’t have to be stuck away in a hidden office! These days, there are a wealth of options available for example. For those with an inquiring mind, how about ‘playing detective’ by investigating fraud; following…
Pete Freeman – A True AAT Distance Learning STAR!

Here is the truly amazing story about Pete Freeman (AAT Distance Learning Student studying with Accountancy Learning) who triumphed against all the odds… Whilst on holiday in Greece in May 2015, Pete fell from a fourth floor balcony onto solid concrete. He doesn’t remember anything from the fall and was unconscious for 3 weeks. Pete…
How To Purrfect AAT Accruals and Prepayments

Boris is still struggling a bit on his AAT accruals and prepayments! He asked the following question, to try and straighten things out in his head… “I wonder if I could seek your assistance in ensuring that I have grasped the accrual and prepayment accounts correctly. My understanding is: DEBIT EXPENSES Expenses are DEBITS Prepaid…