If your want to “pick your own” you may need to grow them yourself!
Will the UK will see a shortfall of 10,200 qualified accountants by 2050? According to recent research carried out by APSCo member Randstad, the UK will see a shortfall of 10,200 qualified accountants by 2050 due to many factors, including skills shortages and restrictive migration policies and work permit laws. This is despite statistics published…
How To Calculate VAT on Settlement Discounts: A reminder of the changes
Are you ready for your head to hurt!?! Up until 31 March 2015, suppliers making offers of early settlement discounts were permitted to put on their invoice (and account for), the VAT due on the discounted price, even if the full price (i.e. the non-discounted amount) was subsequently paid. However, HMRC have changed the rules, so…
I’m studying AAT, English is my second language and I work full time. My experience…
Studying AAT via distance learning Some of you may know me as I am part of the Accountancy Learning team. Aside from working here, I am studying my AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. When I was asked if I would like to do my AAT Level 2 qualification, I was worried because as a…
PQ Magazine Awards 2016 – Did We Win?
PQ Magazine Awards 2016 Photo above: L to R – Simon Deane, Graham Hambly and Prue Deane We submitted our entry for the PQ Magazine Awards back in December for the “Accountancy College of the Year (Private Sector)” category. In January, we were notified that we were a finalist and an invitation to the awards…
Art, Accountancy and Apprentices come together
Art, accountancy and apprentices are not an obvious match, but on July 17 they came together brilliantly! We formally launched our exciting and unique AAT Flexible Apprenticeship programme at the Brook Gallery, Exeter among art pieces by award winning artists Trevor Price and Mychael Barratt. Guests from regional accountancy firms in the South West, enjoyed…
Is Your Typical Day in the Office Like This?
A Typical Day in the Office? Actually, not quite, because on Wednesday it was Simon’s Birthday! It was still dark and below freezing outside; one of the cats had left a ‘dead, furry offering’ on the stairs ready for you to step on as you walk half asleep down to the bathroom. Someone forgot to put…
