How To Be An AAT Exam Preparation Pro

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Here are 6 Top Tips to becoming an AAT Exam Preparation Pro! Studying for exams can be hard. Working through the maze of materials, prep tests, green light tests, practice assessments can fox even the most prepared of students who need to ensure they are very organised to achieve success. Thanks to our personalised Individual […]

When To Study AAT Indirect Tax

When to study Indirect Tax

When to study AAT Indirect Tax – before, after or in the middle of the other Level 3 units? In the past we have scheduled the Indirect Tax (IDRX) unit after the first two bookkeeping units, as that seemed the logical place to put it. However, as from 2018, the Indirect Tax unit is no […]

Emma’s Story: Balancing Studies With Work

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Almost everyone who has studied their accounting qualification will tell you that if you work and study at the same time, it can be tough to stay motivated and keep on track without stress. Emma has first-hand experience with trying to balance studies and a full time job, and she wants to share her story […]

Endless Accounting Career Choices!

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Did you know that just about 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 list below for the different types of accounting role you can choose from: Financial Accountant Management […]

It’s A Wide World…

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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!

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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

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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?”

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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!

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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

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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 […]