Book-keeping Training, Qualifications and Professional Bodies - The Book-keepers Forum (UK)

Johnlpool2017 · Johnlpool2017

Hi, I'm just wondering how useful are the AAT Bookkeeping qualifications for employment, rather than to become a self employed bookkeeper? Thanks

curious · curious

Hi there. New to the BKN. Have been bookkeeping for around 10 years - firstly in a small business and then for myself as a self employed childminder. I would like to go down the self study route for Level 2....would anybody be able to list the books I would need for this? And at which point can I sign up t...

RebekahB · RebekahB

Morning everyone, Wanted to know what everyone's views on the option units in level 4: Business tax Personal Tax External auditing Cash and treasury Management Credit management I wanted to know a little more information on them all as I can't find much online thank you -- Edited by RebekahB o...

Jo1980 · Jo1980

Hi Just a quick question on behalf of my brother. He is going to be changing career shortly from a transmission controller in which he has a degree, and is interested in accountancy. He is set on doing a masters degree but not sure which to do as he also wants to go the AAT route. So the question is whether i...

RebekahB · RebekahB

Hi everyone, I am currently doing my level 2 AAT and enjoying it a lot. Ive just found out I can actually get help paying for my Level 3 and 4 and was wondering if it was worth it going up to level 4 and what that qualification means in the real world terms or jobs I can do etc Any help and advice would be brillia...

Vivgilmartin · Vivgilmartin

Good afternoon, i have a query/issue on my next step to take!!! I have recently received an HND in Accountancy at college and I am looking into starting my own business. Now, my problem is I dont know where to start!!! I have found some institutions online and also AAT site which has gave me various mem...

Mrs_Jamo · Mrs_Jamo

I'm just about finished with my IAB level 3. Manual passed, and ready to take the Computerised. I'm going to trial some different software and see what is around, but I am also thinking of learning Payroll. I would value opinion of what other things I should be learning. Many thanks.

Dave Lavelle · Dave Lavelle

Hi to all self study people Ive read that you can get the books, and then book the exam and register separately with AAT. Alot cheaper than a course provider as such. im considering level 2, might jump to 3 as I have already done IAB level 2 but reason I may do 2 is because its more recognised anyways and the...

Dave Lavelle · Dave Lavelle

Oh, no not another qualification question I hear you mutter. Well yes it is. Bit of back ground, first I have done level 2 IAB in computerised accounting. Completed about 4 month ago. Should I do level 3 or move over and start fresh with AAT? Or is there something else. Also should I start with the begin...

DeborahO · DeborahO

Hi all, I would like to be able to take care of my husbands accounts and file his tax return to hmrc. He is a self employed driving instructor. I would be doing this manually. After spending all week looking into courses in my area I have Decided that I would like to have the qualifications to be able to w...

Bob McG · Bob McG

Good morning everyone I'm looking for a little bit of help please. Sorry it's a bit long-winded but I want to lay everything on the table. I work for a small but thriving management firm based in Central Scotland. We run membership database, PA and secretariat, advertising and events for medical...

Gini · Gini

Hi, I worked as a administrator in a small company which involved bit of payroll work. Now, i want to look for payroll jobs, so i was researching on the qualification offered by IAB, ICB and CIPP. but confused which one is best on the topic wise. please can anyone advice which is the best option conside...

CJArt · CJArt

Hello All, I'm new to the forum here. I will be starting my journey in Bookkeeping in September after the school holidays. Was looking at local colleges and doing the Level 1 Course and then the Level 2 course. I need some advice as to if I am starting at the right point /level. About me; I completed a Gener...

Lajos · Lajos

Hello to everyone! I am opening this discussion because I feel a bit boxed in. I would like to hear from other people who where in my situation, I am asking you to help me to solve this problem. So, I have been studying with AAT now for nearly 3 years. I have completed Level 2 and 3, now I am doing Level 4. While...

Donna CBK · Donna CBK

Just in case useful to any students - We have now set up an IAB exam centre in Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 Exam dates are Monday and Friday - please email info@completebookkeeping.co.uk thank you Donna

SueW · SueW

Afternoon. I have read and re-read all your detailed fors and against for which body to go with but still not sure which is the best for me. As background I have not got any professional experience in bookkeeping but have volunteered and previously looked after the books for a juniors football club...

Christopher Jones · Christopher Jones

Hey everyone, I'm currently looking for a good software/DVD so that I can learn not only the principles of bookkeeping, but also where I can practice some exercises over and over again so that I'm well prepared for the real world. And all from the comfort of my own home. Anyone have any good products th...

Sarah321 · Sarah321

Hi All , I have been working in practice for 8 years , and thinking of setting up my own business . Do I need to take the exams or can I just set up a business on my own ?

Taffygirl · Taffygirl

Hi, I'm in a unique position that I have my first client for payroll already signed up, however I have no formal qualification, I ran my own payroll for my company for 11 years using quickbooks and then microsoft payroll manager, also dabbled in the HMRC tool. My first thoughts was that if my client em...

Nikole · Nikole

Following on from a question that I posted on another forum on here I have now been doing a lot of thinking regarding services that I would hope to offer in the future. Currently I am working my way through AAT Level 4 and my two options units are Business and Personal Tax. Business Tax has been passed and I...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	AAT Bookkeeping qualifications (Preview) Hi, I'm just wondering how useful are the AAT Bookkeeping qualifications for employment, rather than to become a self employed bookkeeper? Thanks	Johnlpool2017	9	2309	Thu Dec 7 18:01 2017 by Johnlpool2017
	Materials for Self Study Level 2 Bookkeeping AAT (Preview) Hi there. New to the BKN. Have been bookkeeping for around 10 years - firstly in a small business and then for myself as a self employed childminder. I would like to go down the self study route for Level 2....would anybody be able to list the books I would need for this? And at which point can I sign up t...	curious	5	1860	Sun Nov 26 11:44 2017 by Leger
	Hello all. Quite a few different questions, any help would be great please (Preview) Morning everyone, Wanted to know what everyone's views on the option units in level 4: Business tax Personal Tax External auditing Cash and treasury Management Credit management I wanted to know a little more information on them all as I can't find much online thank you -- Edited by RebekahB o...	RebekahB	20	3955	Fri Nov 24 10:48 2017 by RebekahB
	Accounting and Finance Masters degree (Preview) Hi Just a quick question on behalf of my brother. He is going to be changing career shortly from a transmission controller in which he has a degree, and is interested in accountancy. He is set on doing a masters degree but not sure which to do as he also wants to go the AAT route. So the question is whether i...	Jo1980	10	2373	Mon Nov 20 13:36 2017 by Cheshire
	Advice needed from you all (Preview) Hi everyone, I am currently doing my level 2 AAT and enjoying it a lot. Ive just found out I can actually get help paying for my Level 3 and 4 and was wondering if it was worth it going up to level 4 and what that qualification means in the real world terms or jobs I can do etc Any help and advice would be brillia...	RebekahB	8	1794	Thu Nov 9 12:45 2017 by RebekahB
	Starting own business (Preview) Good afternoon, i have a query/issue on my next step to take!!! I have recently received an HND in Accountancy at college and I am looking into starting my own business. Now, my problem is I dont know where to start!!! I have found some institutions online and also AAT site which has gave me various mem...	Vivgilmartin	6	2139	Mon Oct 16 12:23 2017 by Leger
	What's next? (Preview) I'm just about finished with my IAB level 3. Manual passed, and ready to take the Computerised. I'm going to trial some different software and see what is around, but I am also thinking of learning Payroll. I would value opinion of what other things I should be learning. Many thanks.	Mrs_Jamo	5	1819	Mon Oct 9 13:15 2017 by Mrs_Jamo
	Self study - How did you find it - what was missing? (Preview) Hi to all self study people Ive read that you can get the books, and then book the exam and register separately with AAT. Alot cheaper than a course provider as such. im considering level 2, might jump to 3 as I have already done IAB level 2 but reason I may do 2 is because its more recognised anyways and the...	Dave Lavelle	9	2208	Wed Sep 13 18:16 2017 by Cheshire
	Which one now? (Preview) Oh, no not another qualification question I hear you mutter. Well yes it is. Bit of back ground, first I have done level 2 IAB in computerised accounting. Completed about 4 month ago. Should I do level 3 or move over and start fresh with AAT? Or is there something else. Also should I start with the begin...	Dave Lavelle	11	2621	Tue Sep 12 09:51 2017 by Dave Lavelle
	Where to start..... Home Learning? (Preview) Hi all, I would like to be able to take care of my husbands accounts and file his tax return to hmrc. He is a self employed driving instructor. I would be doing this manually. After spending all week looking into courses in my area I have Decided that I would like to have the qualifications to be able to w...	DeborahO	24	4366	Wed Aug 30 13:45 2017 by Cheshire
	Searching for CIMA candidates/students and anyone else for some advice! (Preview) Good morning everyone I'm looking for a little bit of help please. Sorry it's a bit long-winded but I want to lay everything on the table. I work for a small but thriving management firm based in Central Scotland. We run membership database, PA and secretariat, advertising and events for medical...	Bob McG	8	1915	Tue Aug 29 09:42 2017 by Cheshire
	Payroll Qualification - IAB or ICB or CIPP? (Preview) Hi, I worked as a administrator in a small company which involved bit of payroll work. Now, i want to look for payroll jobs, so i was researching on the qualification offered by IAB, ICB and CIPP. but confused which one is best on the topic wise. please can anyone advice which is the best option conside...	Gini	4	2120	Mon Jul 17 10:51 2017 by Gini
	Starting Bookkeeping Training where to start please. (Preview) Hello All, I'm new to the forum here. I will be starting my journey in Bookkeeping in September after the school holidays. Was looking at local colleges and doing the Level 1 Course and then the Level 2 course. I need some advice as to if I am starting at the right point /level. About me; I completed a Gener...	CJArt	33	5249	Fri Jul 7 22:46 2017 by CJArt
	Work experience??? (Preview) Hello to everyone! I am opening this discussion because I feel a bit boxed in. I would like to hear from other people who where in my situation, I am asking you to help me to solve this problem. So, I have been studying with AAT now for nearly 3 years. I have completed Level 2 and 3, now I am doing Level 4. While...	Lajos	9	2454	Thu Jul 6 20:50 2017 by Cheshire
	IAB Exam Centre (Preview) Just in case useful to any students - We have now set up an IAB exam centre in Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 Exam dates are Monday and Friday - please email info@completebookkeeping.co.uk thank you Donna	Donna CBK	0	1094	Thu Jul 6 12:15 2017 by Donna CBK
	Which qualification. (Preview) Afternoon. I have read and re-read all your detailed fors and against for which body to go with but still not sure which is the best for me. As background I have not got any professional experience in bookkeeping but have volunteered and previously looked after the books for a juniors football club...	SueW	7	1808	Wed Jul 5 01:07 2017 by Casu
	Looking for good software/DVD's to learn and practice bookkeeping. (Preview) Hey everyone, I'm currently looking for a good software/DVD so that I can learn not only the principles of bookkeeping, but also where I can practice some exercises over and over again so that I'm well prepared for the real world. And all from the comfort of my own home. Anyone have any good products th...	Christopher Jones	5	2302	Wed Jun 21 17:19 2017 by Cheshire
	Do I need qualifications ? (Preview) Hi All , I have been working in practice for 8 years , and thinking of setting up my own business . Do I need to take the exams or can I just set up a business on my own ?	Sarah321	11	2665	Wed Jun 7 23:26 2017 by Cheshire
	Gaining a payroll qualification! (Preview) Hi, I'm in a unique position that I have my first client for payroll already signed up, however I have no formal qualification, I ran my own payroll for my company for 11 years using quickbooks and then microsoft payroll manager, also dabbled in the HMRC tool. My first thoughts was that if my client em...	Taffygirl	25	4085	Tue May 30 15:06 2017 by Artois
	Practical Experience (Preview) Following on from a question that I posted on another forum on here I have now been doing a lot of thinking regarding services that I would hope to offer in the future. Currently I am working my way through AAT Level 4 and my two options units are Business and Personal Tax. Business Tax has been passed and I...	Nikole	6	2371	Sat Apr 29 09:19 2017 by Nikole
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