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Companies House reforms: what you need to know
AAT and Finance professionals discuss how they think businesses will be affected by changes. The post Companies House reforms: what you need to know appeared first on AAT Comment.
Navigating the Future of Tax with Confidence: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax and Sage’s Roadshow Events
This content is brought to you by Sage Starting in April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will revolutionize how taxpayers interact with HMRC. This significant change will be mandatory for unincorporated sole traders and landlords with annual business or property income, driven by regulatory changes and new technologies. It marks the biggest... Read more » The post Navigating the Future of Tax with Confidence: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax and Sage’s Roadshow Events appeared first on AAT Comment.
Trust or Company Service Providers, are you aware of the risks your business might face?
TCSPs are at high risk of being exploited. Here's what to watch out for. The post Trust or Company Service Providers, are you aware of the risks your business might face? appeared first on AAT Comment.
UKFIU’s SARs Reporter Booklet January 2025
Your regular CDD, risk assessments and SARs are helping detect suspicious activity as early as possible, and preventing crime. The post UKFIU’s SARs Reporter Booklet January 2025 appeared first on AAT Comment.
UKFIU Podcast looks at Illicit Company Formation
Panellists discuss the recent work that has been done on illicit company formation activity and transformations to Companies House following legislative changes. The post UKFIU Podcast looks at Illicit Company Formation appeared first on AAT Comment.

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AAT Level 3 Management Accounting Techniques
Does anyone know how long results take to come through for management accounting techniques, please?
How to calculate Profit Margin %
Hi guys, I would really appreciate some help here: I don't understand the method for adding profit margin % onto the total price of a quotation. Could someone please explain why it is done like that? I would have assumed that I would be able to calculate it in the same way that I would calculate VAT inclusive from VAT…
Business Awareness Exam - Failed
Hi, I desperately need some help to improve my mark. I failed twice and wondered why I had lower marks than the pass mark of 70%. I was hard-working to get passed but it said otherwise. :/ Do you have any resources or advice that can be useful for me?
Mock exams
Hi everyone, I am studying the level 2 accountancy qualification at the moment and I am doing it by myself, not with a training provider. My question is, when I register with the AAT, will I have access to mock exams on their website or there isn't any? I know when you buy the full course with a training provider you can…
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Hello, I am currently studying for the Level 2 certificate in accounting. I am trying to have a career change and hopefully get into accounting. I haven't got any practical experience in that area which worries me. My plan is when I finish the course to also do a course on Sage/quick books and well as a course in Microsoft…
Bookkeeping for labor costs
Hello, Hope all of you are well. I am studying MATs and am confused with transferring the labour costs to production & overheads accounts. The entries are as follows: Cr. Wages control Dr. Production (expense account) - direct labour Dr. Production overhead (expense) - indirect labor (overtime premium, bonus, etc) Dr.…
Continuity of Practice Cover
Hi, I am looking for continuity of practice cover and will do same in return. I am based in Croydon. Thanks in advance.
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I am selling NEW ACCA books cause, unfortunately, I won't be able to study as planned. These books are valid for exams up to June/August 2025. 6/6 of the Applied Skills books Study Text + Exam Kit so 12 books in total. I'd prefer to sell them together but contact me if you need just some of them and I'm happy to rearrange…

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AAT | Continuity of practice cover
Hi all, We want to make you all aware that we have a directory that is available on our website for which is a great resource if you are looking for Continuity of Practice. It has a bank of AAT licensed bookkeepers and accountants, and you could use that to reach out and see if someone local is available to cover you. All…

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Kaplan Errors how do you access the corrections? en-gage?
Currently studying and finding the errors so frustrating, I’m sure they have been told but I’ve seen other discussions and en-gage mentioned, but how do you access this? I want to see what the actual answers are supposed to be as it’s caused me some confusion! TIA
practice exam1 (level 3) (FAPS) - question about part exchange ??
I've attached screenshots of the question and answers Below... Can some one please help me to understand why on the practice exam Question Bii why they didn't include the vat on the £9500 in the disposals account? Also on question Biii Why did they include the VAT on the £36000 and not on the £9500? If you can't be…
Charity accounting
I have been asked if I would do the accounts for a Charity that was formally a CIC. My understanding is that they will cease trading as a CIC on an agreed date and all the assets will transfer to the charity. I am unsure how I will bring these assets into the accounting system. Also when processing the end of year accounts…
Continuity of Practice Cover
Hi, I am looking for continuity of practice cover and will do same in return. I am based in Croydon. Thanks in advance.
Current liabilities on the SFP
What order are the liabilities listed in the SFP? I know that current assets are listed in reverse order of liquidity, but the Kaplan study text does not specify which order the current liabilities are listed. The exam kit has several questions for filling in a SFP for a sole trader and in each answer the order is…
Cloud Bookkeeping
Cloud Bookkeeping Services: Revolutionizing Financial Management for Businesses In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based solutions to streamline their operations. One area that has seen significant transformation is bookkeeping. Cloud bookkeeping services are…
AAT Level 3 Tax Processes For Business
Hi everyone, Has anyone sat the FA24 tax exam for AAT Level 3? If so, how long did it take you to get your results? Was expecting results to be instant but have been told they can take up to 10 working days.
How can a BACS payment reduce funds immediately?
I have always been taught that a BACS payment (which takes 3 working days for the supplier to receive payment) does not reduce the banks funds immediately. I've just done a practice test on the AAT website and got a question wrong because I put a BACS payment 'would reduce funds at a later date' but the answer is actually…
Mock exams
Hi everyone, I am studying the level 2 accountancy qualification at the moment and I am doing it by myself, not with a training provider. My question is, when I register with the AAT, will I have access to mock exams on their website or there isn't any? I know when you buy the full course with a training provider you can…
Tips for first job in accountancy
Hello, I am currently studying for the Level 2 certificate in accounting. I am trying to have a career change and hopefully get into accounting. I haven't got any practical experience in that area which worries me. My plan is when I finish the course to also do a course on Sage/quick books and well as a course in Microsoft…

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