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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

Bookkeeping level 3 online course
Hi, I have just completed my level 2 bookkeeping at a local college and really likedthe style of learning. It was mostly online with mindful education then a class at college once every two weeks but they’re not doing the follow on level 3, so I’m thinking I’m going to do the course online distance learning but there are…
Remote Practice (Bookkeeping, based in EU)
Hi all, I am looking to an AAT licensed bookkeeping practice, working from home in the EU, for UK clients. I'll travel regularly to the UK for client meetups and networking. I just wondered if there was anyone out there who has attempted this, and if they had any advice on some of the challenges involved. Currently working…
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,…
New Group for under 30s
Hi everyone, Keira and I are excited to share that we’ve started a new group called The Young Voices of AAT. We’d really appreciate your support in helping us spread the word and promote the group to the wider AAT community. You can find more information here: Hi! Join The Young Voices of AAT in Microsoft Teams:…
AI for bookkeepers
Hi, we discussed AI at a previous community meeting and Tom mentioned that AAT were looking at some training. I am very interested in learning how I can 'safely' learn and use AI for my work. Does anyone know of any training - either online or easy to get to (I don't drive)?
Books
I am looking for some books of AAT L3 , can anyone help me. i can collect. due to my disableity and financial hardships, any one have
Process for closing a limited company
Hi, I have a limited company client(one shareholder) who is now wanting to close their company. The company doesn’t have any debts. Has a small amount of cash in the bank. One fixed asset - a laptop (AIA was claimed). Their year end is 31st August and will cease trading in December. This is something I have never done…
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…
Hiring new employee abroad, how would you handle the payroll?
We plan to hire a new employee based outside of our country, and I’m trying to work out the most reliable way to do this. It would only be one person to begin with, so setting up a company in their country seems like quite a big step just to make one hire. A contractor setup was also interesting, although the role would…
What features do you look for in accounting software?
Hi everyone, I'm interested in learning what features people find most useful in accounting software, whether for small businesses, freelancers, or larger organizations. A few things I'd love to hear your thoughts on: Which accounting software do you currently use, and why? How important are automation and AI features for…