AAT regulators

While doing the project for internal control & accounting system, this question pops up:
who regulates the AAT?
As a student member, I suppose it is also in our own interests to know who can tell AAT off if it was in the wrong?
Anyone any idea?
who regulates the AAT?
As a student member, I suppose it is also in our own interests to know who can tell AAT off if it was in the wrong?
Anyone any idea?
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AAT is recognised as a professional qualification by the Department of Trade and Industry in the UK
so other than the accounancy bodies already mentioned perhaps the DTI ? Just a guess though ! I'd be interested to hear the answer when you find out
- Accounting Standars Board (ASB) - responsible for issuing accounting standards
- Auditing Practice Board (APB) - provides auditing standards and guidance
- Professional Oversight Board (POB) - provides independent oversight of the regulation of the accountancy and auditing professions
- Financial Reporting Review Panel (FRRP) - works to ensure the annual accounts of public companies and large private companies comply with relevant accounting requirements
- Accountancy & Actuarial Discipline Board (AADB) - responsible for operating and administering an independent disciplinary scheme for members of a number of professional accountancy bodies.
I think while studing the ICAS, it would be helpful if we understand AAT and especially relating to the criterias outlined by the AAT, it would be particular helpful for those who do not work, and make some part of the project easier to understand and carrying out researches. don't you think?
As AAT is a charity and also a company limited by guarantee, it also has to adhere to Companies and Charity law, so is also regulated by the Charities Commission and Companies House.
I never knew AAT is also a charity, and a limited company as well.
thanks.
interestingly there are two registered:
1. the association of accounting technician
2. association of accounting technician educational trustees limited (the)
And did have a look at the AT magazine, and it states it's a charity and company ltd by guarantee .