How far do you want to go in accounting?

What we’re going to look at Introducing AAT Where could AAT take you? AAT qualifications Support from AAT Full membership and progression opportunities Life after qualifying

AAT helped me to land my dream job. Comfort Mitchel MAAT Management Accountant Sally Salon Services

Who are AAT? Association of Accounting Technicians A professional membership body. Providing qualifications for those working, and looking to work at all levels of accounting and finance. All learning and assessment areas will be assessed by some form of computer based assessment (CBA). 130,000 members worldwide 80,000 student members 50,000 full and fellow members What are AAT? We are the leading professional body for vocational accountants. We’ve been offering training and professional recognition for over 30 years. Flexible course – CBAs offer the opportunity for students to sit assessments as and when they feel ready, meaning they can take assessments a little early if they wanted, or even give themselves more time for revision. We are dedicated to providing training, support and advice to our members at every stage of their career. When you study for an AAT qualification, you also become a student member of AAT. This means you can call upon our expertise and resources whenever you need to. You don’t need any formal qualifications to begin studying AAT – all you need is a good grasp of Maths and English. If you have relevant qualifications or accounting experience, you may be exempt to certain levels of the course. You can carry out a skillcheck questionnaire to determine which level is best for you.

Why study AAT Accounting Qualifications? Maximise your potential Develop skills and progress your career Relevant and widely respected Flexible studying, open to all Gain an internationally recognised and respected qualifications You’ll be worth more to your current and future employers Boost your salary Support throughout membership Why study AAT Accounting Qualifications? AAT Accounting Qualifications are based on the simple principle that it is related to real life. The practical and theory skills that you gain are designed to be relevant to what you do within your working role. You have the advantage of earning while you learn, meaning that you can apply what you learn to your job role. Both skills are developed coherently. The course is also confidence building and allows you to take on more responsibility. This means that you can shadow other members of your team and gain a broader understanding of the entire accounting department. Accounting staff are in demand, particularly those who are able to carry out a variety of accounting roles – therefore you’ll be worth more with AAT.

AAT helped me to change my career. Darren Theobald MAAT Financial Controller Mid Essex Hospital Services Trust

Where else could AAT take me? Advance your career and boost your salary Earn up to 67% more fully qualified Become an AAT full member (MAAT) Increased professional status, keep skills fresh and gain the letters MAAT after your name Progress to Chartered Accountancy Gain exemptions from ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS. Be your own boss Set up your own practice offering financial services Where else could AAT take me? The 2015 AAT Salary Survey suggests that the AAT Accounting Qualification will significantly boost your earning power during your working life. Those surveyed who had completed the AAT Accounting Qualifications earn up to 67% more than those without. AAT Accounting Qualifications are a recognised business qualification within the marketplace with approximately 25% of relevant job adverts mentioning AAT. This shows the demand and acknowledgement of the qualification. Employers also find that AAT staff tend to hit the ground running, applying their skills from day one. If you are a full or fellow AAT member and you are offering accountancy, taxation or related consultancy services to the public you must become Licensed AAT Accountant

AAT qualification: open access Available to all, whatever your age, previous qualifications or experience. Students are required to have a basic level of literacy and numeracy. AAT qualifications are ideal for those just starting out in the workplace. Lisa Newton MAAT Owner Boogles Ltd

AAT qualifications are designed to give you the broad range of skills required in accountancy Foundation Certificate Advanced Diploma Professional Diploma Ideal for school-leavers, returners to work those who have not studied for a while those with previous accountancy/finance experience relevant A-level qualifications confident at starting at a higher level someone with advanced knowledge and skills (such as an Accounting degree) Covers Develop your skills in finance Administration including: double-entry bookkeeping, purchase, sales and general ledgers basic costing using accounting software. Advanced bookkeeping skills including: final accounts for sole traders and partnerships reports and returns professional ethics. Develops financial team leader skills: financial statements for limited company accounts Management skills Options: Taxation (personal and business), Credit control, Auditing

Follow our steps to success Read our prospectus Familiarise yourself with the course outline and take a look at some of our success stories. Full details of AAT Accounting Qualifications can be found in the prospectus (pages16 – 37).

Getting started Find a training provider Search and compare your options using our online directory Enrol with your training provider Register with AAT Go to aat.org.uk/start to register

How long does it take to qualify? Study at a pace to suit you. Take our computer based assessments whenever you feel ready. With previous experience and qualification(s), training can take two years or even less. It is possible to take a break from your training.

How will I be assessed? All AAT assessments are practical computer based assessments, available to sit periodically throughout the year. Assessments may be: computer marked – meaning you’ll get your provisional results straight away partially computer marked and partially human marked – you’ll get your results within six weeks human marked – you’ll get your results within six weeks This qualification also includes a synoptic assessment, which draws on and tests your understanding of connections between different topics covered across the qualification.

Our AAT trained staff implement the technical skills that they learn in their studies in their day to day work. Elaine Margetts Controller at TUI Travel

Help from your employer There are a number of ways your employer can help you get the most from the course: Match your workload with your studies so you can put the theory into practice. Provide a mentor or appropriately experienced member of staff who can answer technical questions. Provide study leave to revise for assessments. Provide financial support for the course and study materials.

How will AAT support me? MyAAT Study support Career support Your personalised online account which includes a log of all your assessment results. Study support e-learning and sample assessments for every AAT unit Career support Online CV builders, interview simulators and job search AAT Additions Exclusive benefits package includes discounted cinema tickets and gym membership AAT Weekly Your one-stop email with everything you need to know to qualify Events Free branch events and online webinars

Some of the employers who train their staff with AAT AAT members can be found worldwide across all sectors UK’s largest and best known organisations recruit and train staff with AAT including: NHS, Vodafone, BT, MoD, Morrisons, KPMG, TUI Travel Progress to various roles including: Purchase Ledger Finance Manager Sales Ledger Executive Support Manager

from a qualified AAT member Myra Geater MAAT, Vodafone

AAT Accounting Qualifications - summary Key benefits Offers relevant, practical accounting skills for life. Recognised and respected by employers in all sectors. Internationally recognised. Based on up to date, agreed standards of competence - so you can be assured of its quality. You’ll be worth more with AAT