Newbie Question

System

Hi everyone,

I started my current job a year and a half ago now with no accounts experience. My plan was to get some 'hands on' skills before studying towards a qualification.

I now feel i have a bit more time and confidence to begin my studying. I've recently purchased the FTC Diploma Unit 30 study text and workbook.

I'm finding most of the content very straightforward as i use it one a day to day basis or have come accross it before.

I just have a few questions which hopefully someone could guide me on:

I wish to study in my free time and at my own pace. Can i just pay the yearly registration fee to join AAT and then pay to enter the exams? Or do i have to enrol on an actual course?

My main reason for this is that the guys i work with have either completed ACCA or CIMA and are willing to help me in anyway they can with any study issues.

Appologies for the essay and thanks in advance!

- Dan

System

Re:Newbie Question

Nearly a week and no reply

Surely someone must know??

System

Re:Newbie Question

Don't be so impatient, we will get to you

System

Newbie Question

thoms2007 wrote:

Can i just pay the yearly registration fee to join AAT and then pay to enter the exams? Or do i have to enrol on an actual course?

You could join just in time to enter the exams but while I can't speak for the Diploma route, there's more to passing the whole qualification than just the final exam - certainly at the NVQ level. There are also two, maybe three projects plus several skills tests aka simulation exams that you won't be able to sit without joining the AAT first.

As far as I know you don't have to be enrolled on any college or distance learning course though this may make the completion of your projects harder since who will do the marking for them? You'll also need to personally arrange a venue for your skills tests when due, probably at a nearby eligible college.

I don't know about anyone else but I hadn't seen this post before now so let's blame the administrators.

Regards,

Robert

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I am surprised that the AAT themselves have not seen fit to answer this question.
Firstly, may I suggest you try the AAT test to see if you would qualify for exemption from foundation. If you do then you would only have to complete two years training at college or by correspondance course.
As Robert says there are simulations, projects, skills tests and exams and it doesn't matter how good your peers at work are, the AAT training teaches you to pass the exams( like with your driving test) You put into practise what you have learnt.
It would probably do you good to work with set parameters rather than at your own speed. Most of the work in accounts is done to set parameters, month end's, qtr ends and year ends.
Suggest you contact your local college and join up next September. Good luck and remember
above all, have fun

Peter

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Re:Newbie Question

farmergiles wrote:

I am surprised that the AAT themselves have not seen fit to answer this question.

The AAT don't normally respond to posts on the Forum.

Helen

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Re:Newbie Question

Appologies for being impatient, i'm just used to fast moving forums.

Thanks for everyone getting back to me and giving me some advice

I took the online AAT test and it says that i should start a Intermediate but i still feel i should start at the beginning if you know what i mean??

Perhaps the distance learning would be best suited to me as i didn't think to much about arranging exams, skill tests etc myself.

I think i'll have a good look into it over the weekend.

Thanks alot guys