Embracing Lifelong Learning

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Embracing the Joy of Learning I have a confession to make – I love learning!  I am always intrigued and interested in finding out about new things and enjoy the challenge of mastering new skills.  One of the great joys of my life these days is learning Italian. Progress is not rapid as I only […]

How to look for accounting jobs

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Cracking the code: AAT courses and the quest for accounting jobs So, you’ve been eyeing that AAT course – I would say that’s a smart move in the grand scheme of your accounting career. But let’s be honest – the end goal is landing that dream job in the world of numbers. Let’s break down […]

Unlock your career motivation in Accounting by embracing change

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Can the Spice Girls be the inspiration you needed to kickstart a career in accounting?   First things first: Some context 25 years ago, something big happened that changed our world. No, it was not the impending millennium and the start of the new century, although this was majorly important, but it is something that […]

Self Confidence and Studying: 5 Tips

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Can we reimagine self-confidence?       My perspective of confidence For me, confidence has always been somewhat of a struggle. It’s a funny thing – not ‘ha-ha’ funny, funny in the sense that it’s something that can feel a million miles away when really, it’s a feeling that we are getting more familiar with […]

Communication Skills

Communication Skills

Build up your communication skills with these tricks and tips… Starting a new job or worried about going back into the office after working from home?  When going into an office environment, it’s important to remember, that communication skills are key to building professional and personal relationships as well as building your own confidence (especially […]

Are you “snookered” about your career choice?

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Career choices in accountancy don’t have to be “pot luck” according to Barry Hearn ACA and snooker impresario. ICAEW Insights recently included an article about Barry Hearn and his initial training and qualification as a Chartered Accountant. Since those early days, Barry has become President of the global sports promotion business, Matchroom, which promotes not […]

5 reasons why you should consider AAT

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If you are here, then that must mean that you are trying to find out more about AAT or you are doing your last bit of research before getting started… whatever your reasons, I thought it might be useful to break down into 5 points why you should consider AAT. 1. The qualification is internationally […]

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 […]