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2. SO, WHAT’S HERE FOR YOU? “Being a full member of AAT gives me real credibility in the marketplace.” Damon Brian MAAT, Buncan Toplis “My AAT membership enabled me to set up my business. It’s given me the support of a professional membership body” Lucy Cohen MAAT, Mazuma UK “Having the letters after my name has given me a great sense of achievement in my life.” Graig Wolfe MAAT, SH&E Ltd aat.org.uk/nextstep

3. WHAT CAN YOU GAIN FROM FULL MEMBERSHIP? New influence New opportunity New prosperity New savings aat.org.uk/nextstep

4. FOUR LETTERS = BIG DEAL Proof of your skill and authority Demonstrates your commitment Boosts anticipated earnings aat.org.uk/nextstep

5. RECOGNITION “MAAT confers real credibility – it makes me stand out from the crowd.” Francesca Harper MAAT, BDO LLP aat.org.uk/nextstep

6. SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM

7. ENJOY NEW CONNECTIONS Over 350 free member events each year 46 branches across the UK Meet, network and share ideas aat.org.uk/nextstep

8. COMMITMENT “My employer marked my AAT full membership with an immediate pay rise.” Neil Lawrence MAAT, Robert Giles Agencies aat.org.uk/nextstep

9. BE YOUR OWN BOSS Bookkeeping Financial Accounting and Accounts Preparation Budgeting and ForecastingManagement Accounting Payroll Independent Examination Limited Assurance Engagement Value Added Tax Personal Income Tax Business Income Tax Corporation Tax Capital Gains Tax Business Plans Computerised Accountancy Systems Company Secretarial Services Inheritance Tax Become licensed in up to 16 areas

10. ACHIEVEMENT “Starting my own business was my dream. Being an AAT member in practice helped make it a reality.” Waqas Sagar MAAT, AccoTax Ltd. aat.org.uk/nextstep

11. KEEP UP TO DATE Accounting Technician – our bi-monthly magazine Accountancy news Technical articles Job adverts Events AAT updates

12. LOOKING FOR A JOB? Apply for jobs via the AAT’s own recruitment website: aat-jobs.co.uk UK’s largest and best known organisations recruit and train staff with AAT including: NHS HMV Sky MoD KPMG aat.org.uk/nextstep

13. “DHL actively encourages progression to full membership as a demonstration of their professional status and commitment.” Jackie Sadler DHL STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD aat.org.uk/nextstep

14. STILL STUDYING? Over 50% discount on your membership fee if you go onto study with a UK chartered or certified body CPD support to complement your career progression and on-going learning aat.org.uk/nextstep

15. WHAT’S IT WORTH TO YOU? Just look at some of the savings you could make in a year Attend three branch eventsWorth over £120 Make five calls to the free professional helplinesWorth over £96 Attend three mastercoursesSave over £405 Discount RAC breakdownSave over £35 Baxters car insuranceSave up to £70 Baxters home insuranceSave up to £100 Cashback gift cardsWorth up to £600 Thomas CookSave over £115 Incorpore gym membershipSave over £50 £1,591 aat.org.uk/nextstep

16. SERIOUS NEW SAVINGS aat.org.uk/nextstep

17. ANY QUESTIONS? For more information about AAT full membership, visit aat.org.uk/nextstep