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AAT | Introduce yourself 💬
👋 Welcome to the AAT Community – let’s get to know each other! New here? Start by saying hello! This is the perfect place to introduce yourself to fellow AAT students and members. Tell us a bit about you – here are a few ideas to get you started: 💼 What stage are you at in your AAT journey? (Just starting, studying,…
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…
AAT | Community guidelines 📝
Welcome to the community forums. These forums are designed to be a supportive, inclusive, and professional space where students, members, training providers, and employers can connect, share knowledge, and learn from one another. By participating, you agree to follow these guidelines: 1. Be respectful Treat all members…

Newest discussions

Do consignment exports to the EU go in box 6 in the VAT return
Hi Everyone, Until recently, I have been including the net value of consignment exports in box 6 in the VAT return, as my new manager has said we do not need to include it as the UK is no longer part of the EU. I am really confused about this, as some sites I have searched say you should, whereas the HMRC website says only…
AAT | Introduce yourself 💬
👋 Welcome to the AAT Community – let’s get to know each other! New here? Start by saying hello! This is the perfect place to introduce yourself to fellow AAT students and members. Tell us a bit about you – here are a few ideas to get you started: 💼 What stage are you at in your AAT journey? (Just starting, studying,…
AAT | Practice owner community events 📍
The AAT Practice owner community is meeting next on Tuesday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Register here. The AAT practice owner community is a monthly online series, enabling you to meet up with likeminded AAT members, to support each other, and achieve practice success together 🤝 It’s a welcoming space for you to connect…
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…
New Full Member
Hi, I have finished studying AAT, i now have Level 2, 3 and 4 which has taken me a long time to achieve, along full time work. I have now: Registered with Professional Indemity Insurance Registered with ICO Successfully applied to AAT for my full membership including AML supervisory Successfully applied to HMRC for my…
Goodwill amortisation and is it tax deductable ?
one of my client bought a business on 01/10/24 by paying £99250 as good will. Is it possible to amortise over 10 years £9925 ? And is it possible to deduct £9925 as tax deductable expenses. Please some one let me know ?
Bookkeeper community events 📝
Bookkeepers we're meeting next on 14 July! Register here. Bookkeepers we're meeting next on 11 August! Register here. Bookkeepers we're meeting next on 13 October. Register here. This is a monthly online series enabling you to meet up with likeminded AAT bookkeepers, and achieve success together. It’s a welcoming space to…
Back to Studying after 20 years - which course suits me best?
I qualified in 2004 in IATI (Accounting Technicians Ireland). I then completed 2 modules in CIMA managerial level while working as an assistant management accountant until 2007 when my daughter was born and have been out of work due to disability. For the past 3 years I have been volunteering as a bookkeeper for a social…
Starting Small Accountancy Practice: Advice Welcome!
Hi All, I'm looking for advice from small practice owners and how they started out. I passed my AAT many moons ago and went onto pass CIMA too. Professionally, I have worked in Commercial Finance for over 20 years with roles ranging from accounting to treasury (did a brief stint in practice around 1998-2000 - yikes). I've…
For info: AAT Branch Event - West Yorkshire
Hello. There is a branch event on the subject: The future of accounting with AI. 14.00 - 17.00 Thursday 3 September at Sandal Rugby Club, WF2 7DY