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 Technology Is Shaping Accounting

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The world of accounting (as with many other sectors) is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid advancements in technology. So, as technology is evolving, we must also evolve, by adapting the ways in which we currently study and work.  When I studied for my AAT qualification, everything was paper-based – I attended monthly lectures, […]

AAT vs ACCA: Unpacking the differences and similarities

AAT vs ACCA

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

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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 social media can affect your career

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When looking for a job, one thing we don’t tend to look at is our social media presence. However, what you may not realise is that most employers look at your social media profile before inviting you to an interview so, should we mix business with pleasure? It might be worth looking at your social […]

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 […]