5 Finance Career Myths Demystified
In today’s job market, a finance career often carries with it a stigma of being boring or overly complex. Many people envision finance professionals buried in spreadsheets, crunching numbers in solitary confinement. However, the reality couldn’t be further from this misconception. Finance is a dynamic field with diverse opportunities for those willing to explore it. […]
AAT Exam Success Guide: 4 Tips for Distance Learners
Are you a distance learning student preparing for your AAT exams? Navigating online education while gearing up for important assessments can be challenging. Fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore personalised strategies tailored to distance learners, ensuring you’re well-equipped for AAT exam success. Understanding the Challenge of Distance Learning Distance learning poses unique […]
Embracing Lifelong Learning
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 […]
AAT vs ACCA: Unpacking the differences and similarities
If you’re contemplating a career in accounting or seeking to advance your accounting qualifications, you landed on the right page! Accountancy Learning welcomes you to explore a few of your options for distance learning: AAT vs ACCA. In this blog post, we’re going to compare two popular accounting qualifications: AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) and […]
5 common problems with AAT training you need to know
Problems with AAT training AAT qualifications can open doors to a rewarding career in finance! So, you’re considering getting the ball rolling on your AAT journey? That’s fantastic news! But before you dive headfirst into your studies, it’s essential to be aware of the common challenges you might face on this educational journey, aka problems […]
How to calculate margins and mark-ups
Do you confuse your margins and mark-ups? People often get confused between margins and mark-ups and sometimes incorrectly use them interchangeably, we’re here to help! This article aims to provide a clear explanation of the concept along with an example or two to give you an idea of what we mean. The AAT also have […]
Tutor’s Insights at Accountancy Learning: Ian Strawbridge
This is a blog series which aims to provide our AAT Tutor’s insights into various topics around their role at Accountancy Learning. For this edition, I spoke with Ian Strawbridge, AAT Tutor. Ian kindly provided his expertise and perspective on the learning environment at Accountancy Learning. For some background info on Ian, follow this link: […]
How to enhance comfort and posture at your desk
In today’s digital age, where hours are spent glued to screens and desks, the significance of sitting comfortably and maintaining proper posture often goes unnoticed! However, these aspects play a pivotal role in our overall well-being, especially for students, employers, office workers, and the rest who spend a considerable portion of their day seated. This […]
Unlock your career motivation in Accounting by embracing change
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 […]
Are you “snookered” about your career choice?
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 […]
