Is it worth getting an AAT qualification?

Is it worth getting an AAT qualification?

Even if you don’t decide to go directly into accounting, having AAT qualifications listed on your CV will give you a real advantage in the working world. Alternately, AAT courses make an excellent starting point prior to entering university to get a related degree in finance. AAT courses are a sound investment.

Is AAT respected?

The AAT Accounting Qualification is greatly respected in the financial industry, and is designed to give students all the practical skills they need to build a career in finance. AAT qualifications are globally recognised, and are generally considered prerequisites for several accountancy positions.

Is it worth doing AAT before ACCA?

It’s 100% definitely worth doing AAT before ACCA as AAT will provide you with a solid platform in accountancy.

How many hours a week should I study for AAT Level 3?

According to the AAT: Bookkeeping Level 3 is completed in 6 months. Our Academic Support team says: Most students finish this level in 6-9 months, when studying 6-8 hours per week. This accounts for exam time too.

Is AAT Level 4 a degree?

AAT level 4 is equal to a diploma level. This is equivalent to an HNC level qualification or the first year of a degree on the QCF and qualifies you to become an AAT Fellow Member. A level 6 NVQ is equal to a bachelor’s degree, while level 4 and 5 equal to the first & second years of a bachelor’s degree respectively.

Is AAT harder than ACCA?

ACCA is considered a much harder qualification to achieve, but the rewards are well worth the effort. You will also be eligible for ACCA exam exemptions once AAT qualified.

Is it better to do AAT or ACCA?

AAT is the lower level qualification designed to prepare the student for roles within an accounting environment. ACCA is a professional accounting qualification which leads you to become a Chartered Certified Accountant with full professional status. As such, the exams extend to a higher academic level that the AAT.

Can I go to uni with AAT Level 3?

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (QCF) and AAT NVQ Level 3 in Accounting. These are acceptable in combination with other qualifications. Applicants for BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance who have completed AAT Level 3 in Accounting are eligible to apply to the first year of the course with this qualification alone.

Is an AAT qualification worth it?

A lot of even basic sounding finance/accounts positions require you to be either working towards, or have an AAT qualification – is this something worth pursuing in order to better my career prospects and what is it likely to cost me? Thanks in advance. in my opinion, yes it is worth it.

Should I do AAT or ACA first?

I would suggest doing AAT from level 2 (can be done in 3months) and go from there. It gives you the building blocks when studying later. I went back to college and did level 2/3 in one year and level 4 the second year. Just started Aca now and I think I would have struggled starting Aca straight away without what I learnt from AAT.

Should I start with CIMA or AAT?

You could always start with CIMA and just read the AAT books in your spare time. That way you are starting CIMA asap (which is what you want) and picking up on some of the basics (again, which is what you want). Thanks for sharing your background CSan, very helpful to see your path through AAT.