AAT or University UK (Accounting Degree / Association of Accounting Technicians) - My AAT experience
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- In this video I talk you through one of the most common questions that I receive on my channel "should I choose AAT or go to University"? Here I draw on my own experience and why I chose AAT over going to University over a decade ago.
This is down to each individuals choice and your own personal circumstances but I hope it helps you to make a decision between going to University in the UK versus undertaking a diploma through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) in the UK.
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Hi, I’m split between the choices of a level 4 aat apprenticeship and university, and this video has really helped me get better understanding of both world thank you.
Thanks Blazin Im glad it helped :)
AAT level 3 also carries UCAS points which can be used for applying to Universities.
Didn’t they scrap ucas points years ago
@@thechannel7209 no, not for level 3 AAT.
I wouldn't consider myself a smart person but I get tend to get 90%+ in most of my AAT exams. Is ACCA/CMA considerly harder?
Hi Orlando it is a step up from AAT and requires dedication but you can certainly do it especially if you are currently getting 90%+ currently hun x
Hi, I’m currently taking a gap year and am applying for a bsc in accounting and finance. In the meantime, would it be worth studying aat level 2,3 and 4 and finishing it during my first year at uni? So would it be good to have both aat and a degree in accounting and finance?
Hi hun yes It would be great to have both the aat and a degree but you degree might provide you with some exemptions towards the AAT once completed, so I would highly recommend going to the AAT website and seeing if there are any exemptions that apply to you here first x
Hi, I am an accountant/bookkeeper working remotely from India for clients based in the UK for 5 years. I was wondering if pursuing AAT, will it help me to secure a good future in the same field?
Hi Prabhav yes absolutely, the AAT is widely recognised internationally particularly in the UK :)
Hi, I want to become an accountant and I’m doing AAT at college alongside other 2 A Levels. I don’t know what to do after I finished, do I continue with AAT or is there something else I can do? And where can I find apprenticeships for accounting? I love your videos btw they helped me a lot
Hi Samiha thank you for your lovely comment hun, you can continue with aat through level 3 and level 4 as an option and then complete a fast track route onto the ACCA, CIMA or ACA for example which are higher qualifications. The majority of individuals either complete a degree first or the AAT before taking on the further accounting qualifications mentioned above. In terms of apprenticeships if you go to the aat website there should be a list of approved employers who are looking to put individuals through their aat on a training contract. If you can't find it there then there is also a listing on the ACCA site and the majority of employers will have students at AAT or above on such contracts. I hope this helps but if you can't find the link let me know and I will pop it in the comments section x
I have AAT certification, please how do I get a job in uk as an accountant with that?
Hi hun, all you need to do is apply for a role and submit a CV which lists all of your credentials and skillset and then the employer will make a decision from there whether to offer you an interview or the role.
@@RebeccasFinanceTutorials alright thank you do much ☺️
Hello Dear
Is it possible to take the exams online?
Hi Galaxy yes it is possible to take them online :)
is it possible to just finish an accounting diploma, MICB and all the levels of AAT and no longer go up to ACCA or CIMA?
Hi hun yes that's a possibility I have had colleagues previously who had undertaken simply aat for example and made a very good career for themselves x
how many degrees credits does the AAT DIPLOMA is equivalent to
Hi hun I have added the aat website here for you which will help better explain this www.aat.org.uk/career-in-finance/starting-your-career?Career%20Starter%20-%20Summer%20Campaign%202023&hsa_acc=1908286997&hsa_cam=20336687240&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjaWoBhAmEiwAXz8DBafXRmRLgJ_HLSItVLXJAGSk4bcRVW1gsqBL8Ka_9375B1zOoE5O3hoCFiAQAvD_BwE
I need an advice. I'm starting my own practice and looking to get my first clients which are fast food, bars and restaurants + some nail and hair salons. When looking at the marketing “wizards” they do not speak my language nor understands my needs. So can you please tell me how did you get your first Ltd clients? If you were to start a new business from scratch, then what marketing strategy would you use?
Hi Kristly I would say face to face marketing is the best type to obtain new clients. I really don't feel that Facebook marketing works for instance x
Hi! After which level could I become self employed and do things like tax returns, benefits etc?
Hi Anna so with the AAT you need to be level 4 qualified to service all areas of accounting however if you take a look at the AAT website under practice licence it provides further details here for you: www.aat.org.uk/membership/licensed-membership-be-your-own-boss
The aat level 4,What is the equivalent in universty degree please?
Hi hun the AAT level 4 is the equivalent of a diploma in the UK x
I'm doing accounting and finance in university its my second year, can I still do AAT, I'm looking for work experience for my third year and coming back to do the last year after work experience, what will be the best option ?
Hi Harleen yes you can still do AAT, infact you will be able to obtain a few exemptions towards the AAT with your University degree but it would be worth taking a look at the websites of PWC, KPMG, Deloitte and BDO to see if there are any internships or positions you can apply to for the year as often they can lead to full time positions after you qualify from university.
Can you recommend any training providers (UK) for aat? Thank you in advance!!!
Hi Nadezda yes First Intuition and Premier Training are both good providers of AAT hun
If someone like me has a bachelor degree in finance and have 7+ years work experience as Accountant in home country and now looking to move to UK on Work Permit then AAT + ATT are good and what would be your recommendation. What qualification should I get for accounting position in UK. Thanks
Hi Jawad either the aat or ATT are internationally recognised qualifications but ATT is more focused on tax whereas the AAT is focused towards a broader accounting role I hope this helps
And what is your opinion about KBM training they're offering one year practical financial accountant Training + offering AAT & IFA courses as well. I have seen their website and think they're good but first i need your opinion because you are there in UK and You have better idea. Thanks for First Reply. Take care
@@RebeccasFinanceTutorials please can you answer his last question about KBM
Thank you
hello 🖖, do you know how many attempts i have for each unit of AAT Level 3, before i have to repeat the Level?
Hi Tecla I believe that a student can fail twice in 24 months if they are 16 to 19 due to apprenticeship rules but otherwise I don't think that there are any further restrictions x
@@RebeccasFinanceTutorials thank you. at college they didn't give me this information. they're very elusive.
Hi miss finance, I’m hearing that after completion of the level 4 AAT, you can go onto complete the last two years of uni in accounting & finance. Is this true? If so, what unis would accept the AAT as a sole entry requirement?
Thanks x
Hi hun so with aat level 4 that's the equivalent of a diploma so in terms of researching what universities would accept this it really does depend on the university and the course you want to apply to. Most universities have a support email so it might be worth contacting them directly and asking if having the aat level 4 diploma would be enough credentials to start a particular course. Unfortunately I can't give you a direct answer as some universities have different levels of entry criteria x
This is true, I’m just finishing mine at Cardiff Met. Note: I got rejected from Cardiff uni so only some unis recognise it.
@@KC-lo8jz so you did a level 4 aat and cardiff met said you were eligibile to do a degree in accounting & finance? or just accounting
@@Unknown-yz9pw I chose accounting but I could have done accounting and finance if I wanted
@@KC-lo8jz do you know of any other unis that accept aat level 4 as a sole entry requirement. Preferably in england
Can i Do aat if i've failed my A-levels?
Hi Rehab there is a criteria listing on the aat website hun which tells you what you need to start aat, so you can start with just gcses x
@@RebeccasFinanceTutorials perfect! thank you